Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Childcare; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in North Tyneside is seeking a Relief Early Years Educator to assist in promoting children's development in a safe and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• You may have previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

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 and understanding

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

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

Our beautiful Newcastle Upon Tyne 110 place nursery has an Ofsted rating of Good, has a large team with many longstanding staff members who are passionate about providing an exciting and engaging learning environment for all children from babies to pre-school. We have a large outdoor area. Based in Cobalt Business Park near Silverlink Retail Park, we are close to bus and metro links, as well as having free onsite parking.

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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health
• Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding valued team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive 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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!