Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and  

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave and return to  

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP and Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension through Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Cheltenham Wellington Road is seeking a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant to support children’s development through play-based learning in a nurturing environment. This relief role offers flexible hours and opportunities to progress within the UK's leading nursery group.

You will assist with planning and delivering activities, create a safe and inclusive space, assume the Key Person role, and track progress through observations, while benefiting from Busy Bees' wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Early Years education is required.
• Experience working with children under 5 is essential.
• Empathy and strong communication are important for engaging with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the Key Person role and foster partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Experience with under 5s

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education

Job description

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

Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play-based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment.

Busy Bees 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)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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.

Busy Bees Cheltenham Wellington Road is a Good-rated Ofsted nursery, beautifully housed in a stunning Georgian building, caring for up to 90 children. Surrounded by picturesque walks around Pittville Park and Lakes, and conveniently located close to Cheltenham town centre, the nursery benefits from excellent bus and train links and free staff parking. With a supportive environment and opportunities to develop your skills and progress your early years career, it’s a fantastic place to grow.

What to Expect as a Relief Early Years Educator:

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person, fostering strong partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Ideal Candidate:

• Level 2 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.