Relief Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Ripon is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to join their team. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience in supporting children's growth and development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children. The nursery provides ongoing training, competitive salary, and benefits including career progression, flexible holiday, and health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• No formal qualifications required.

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

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. We ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

We offer a supportive environment and an opportunity to engage with our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our charitable partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool Ripon is an Ofsted-rated "+Good" facility with a capacity of 126 children, caring for ages from 12 weeks to 5 years. The nursery features eight rooms, direct access to enclosed outdoor play areas, a large garden space, a woodland nature trail, and a forest area. It is located on College Business Park, offering an ideal setting for early learning and development.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 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)