Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's development in a dynamic environment. In this role, you will assist in educational activities and ensure a safe, nurturing atmosphere for all children. No formal qualifications are necessary, although experience in early years settings is beneficial. This position offers competitive salary and extensive professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed; experience in early years is a plus.
• Strong passion for supporting children's development.
• Empathy and understanding of each child's uniqueness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities.
• Support in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
• Help children develop through engaging play-based learning.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all children.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy

Understanding of child development

Job description

Overview

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

Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? 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.

About Us

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. 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.

Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Shrewsbury, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 119 children. Our longstanding staff is deeply passionate about providing children with the best start in life. We feature our own Forest School located in a spacious garden, offering unique outdoor learning experiences. Conveniently accessible via a bus service to the Business Park, we also provide free parking for our staff. To support work-life balance, we offer a flexible four-day working week option, making it a wonderful opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education.

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)
• Access to Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with retail discounts and Wellbeing Hub
• A Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding our valued team members
• A dedicated Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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!