Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PD & career progression

Hive benefits & discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant to support children’s development through play-based learning and activities in a nurturing environment. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in early childhood education within Busy Bees’ flexible work environment.

Based in a Busy Bees nursery in London, the position involves assisting with planning activities, maintaining a safe and inclusive space, and tracking progress.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

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.

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

Busy Bees Wandsworth South Lambeth, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 52 children and embraces a child-centered approach by implementing the Montessori pedagogy and philosophy. Our nursery follows children's interests and promotes high levels of independence, recognizing that each child learns at their own pace. Conveniently located parallel to Wandsworth Road behind the Pure Gym site and close to Larkhall Park, we are just a 10-minute walk from Stockwell and Vauxhall Tube stations (Northern and Victoria lines), with several bus routes stopping nearby. We provide complimentary lunches for our children and organize regular outings to local parks, the library, and Vauxhall Farm. Additionally, we offer weekly Spanish and music lessons, as well as Forest School sessions, enriching our children's learning experiences.

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.

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.