Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to help create a nurturing environment for children. This role offers no formal qualification requirements while emphasizing the importance of empathy and a passion for child development. Enjoy benefits like professional development, holiday days, and various wellbeing support initiatives. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Wellbeing hub with discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Family leave support

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though prior experience is beneficial.
• A passion for helping children grow and develop.
• Empathy and understanding are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy

Understanding child development

Job description

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.

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 every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Busy Bees Cheadle Hulme, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 116 children and provides a warm, inviting atmosphere for both children and parents. Conveniently located near the A34 and close to the main motorways, our nursery offers easy access for families. Cheadle Hulme railway station is only a four-minute drive away, and free parking is available for parents.

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 the unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

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

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)

But wait, there's more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge arrays of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the 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!