Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) in Welwyn Garden City. This role provides a wonderful opportunity to work with children, fostering their growth in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate has a passion for child development, with no formal qualifications required. The position offers competitive salary, professional development, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Ability to engage children in play-based learning.
• Support children's social and emotional development.

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.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding

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.

Location

About our Nursery: Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community to enhance our educational offerings. Conveniently located on Shire Park, we are close to Welwyn Garden City town center and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in-house training programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a 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
• Peppy menopause support
• Salary Finance financial support
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Accessible workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive 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!