Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub - wide

Job summary

Busy Bees Dudley is seeking a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant to support children’s development through play-based learning in a nurturing setting. You’ll join a leading nursery group and contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum, with a focus on creating engaging activities and strong partnerships with families.

The role offers flexibility and a supportive team culture, with opportunities for professional growth within Busy Bees’ extensive network and ongoing development programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the role of Key Person with families.
• Track and report children’s progress through observations.

Skills

Level 2 EY qualification

Experience with under-5s

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

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.

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.

Our 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

No Information Provided - contact your Talent Acquisition Partner

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.

Busy Bees Dudley is a welcoming and nurturing early years setting committed to providing high-quality childcare and education for babies and young children. We offer a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn through play and develop the skills and confidence they need for their next steps in life.

Our dedicated team supports each child's individual needs and development through engaging activities, positive relationships and a child-centred approach, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

At Busy Bees Dudley, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about creating a supportive team environment where colleagues can grow, develop their skills and make a meaningful difference to children's lives every day.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and committed individuals who share our passion for early years education and want to be part of a team that helps every child thrive.

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 an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—