Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & mental health

Cycle to Work

Pension access

PMI discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Birmingham QE is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to deliver outstanding care and support the Bee Curious curriculum. You’ll guide and mentor unqualified team members while promoting a nurturing environment.

Join a thriving setting with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. You will work as Key Person, support children’s progress through observations, and collaborate with families to help each child thrive.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years and experience with under‑5s.
• Ability to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Capable of establishing strong parent partnerships as Key Person.
• Track progress through observations and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering activities.
• Foster a safe, stimulating environment.
• Take on Key Person responsibilities.
• Monitor and report children's progress.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Experience with under 5

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

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 work within a thriving and supportive setting.

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Birmingham QE is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery, based in a newly refurbished, two-storey building close to the Queen Elizabeth and Women’s Hospitals. With an experienced and supportive management team, we offer a welcoming environment where colleagues feel valued and can develop their careers. Our dedicated gardens provide engaging outdoor spaces for each age group, while excellent transport links and free on-site staff parking make the nursery an accessible and enjoyable place to work!

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.