Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Long Eaton is seeking passionate individuals to assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children. This role offers opportunities to support children’s development in a safe and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have a love for working with children, with no formal qualifications required, though prior experience is beneficial. Enjoy competitive salary and up to 28 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Holiday entitlement up to 28 days

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Financial support offerings

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

Skills

Empathy

Passion for working with children

Understanding child development

Job description

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

About our Nursery – Busy Bees Long Eaton

Busy Bees Long Eaton has a capacity of 113 children and is rated “Good” by Ofsted. The nursery provides an ideal environment for your child to receive the best start in life. With a wide range of activities available, there's never a dull moment at this fantastic nursery. The facility features five bright, warm, and welcoming rooms, each designed to cater to various age groups. The rooms have free‑flow access to a spacious and well‑resourced garden area that is used year‑round, allowing children to explore and play outdoors.

Conveniently located within easy driving distance from the M1, Busy Bees Long Eaton has excellent links to Long‘Eaton train station, which is just a 15‑minute walk or a two‑minute drive away. Situated near West‘Park, the nursery is surrounded by pleasant outdoor space, enhancing the overall experience for the children. Free parking is available for staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our “Hive” benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Plus, you’ll enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering huge retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. A dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
• Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play‑based learning.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.

Ideal Candidate

• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees – apply now!