Relief Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to support children's growth and development. Ideal for those eager to learn, this role provides ongoing training in a nurturing environment, ensuring that every child is cherished and supported. Join us to make a difference in early years education with competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Access to workplace pension

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

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

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 in the early years sector.

About Busy Bees

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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
• Support for menopause through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Benefits and Wellbeing platform (Hive) with discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Grow with Us 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!