Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Birmingham St James Road is a leading UK nursery group seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to deliver outstanding care and education and to mentor unqualified team members. You will support the Bee Curious curriculum and contribute to a thriving, supportive setting.

The role includes planning activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive environment, and taking on Key Person responsibilities to nurture strong partnerships with families in a busy Edgbaston nursery.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years education is essential.
• Experience working with children under 5 is required.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding toward each child.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities for child development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the Key Person role, building partnerships with children and families.
• Track and report on progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Key Person

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

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

As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting.

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 Birmingham St James Road is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 116, located in the heart of Edgbaston. Housed in a converted building, the nursery offers a wide variety of learning experiences for children, both indoors and outdoors. We have strong connections with the local Children’s Centre and nearby schools, and we welcome parents to join in for celebrations like Christmas and Easter, as well as stay and play sessions. The nursery benefits from excellent transport links, being close to Five Ways train station, Edgbaston Village tram stop, and multiple bus routes, all within a 5-minute walk.

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 3 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.