Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Blossomfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant in Blossomfield. This role involves assisting with educational activities, creating a safe environment, and tracking children's progress. Empathy and strong communication skills are essential. Enjoy competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and numerous employee benefits, including holiday and well-being support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Able to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Be a Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Track and report on children's progress.
• Take on the role of Key Person.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Charity

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

Join our enthusiastic team at Busy Bees in Stratford Court, an Ofsted-rated Good facility with a capacity of 100 children. Our longstanding staff is dedicated to providing children with the best start in life. Located near Solihull town centre and within walking distance of Shirley, we offer excellent local bus links, with the nearest stop just a minute's walk away. The train station is also within a 10-minute drive, providing convenient access to central Birmingham. Staff members enjoy free lunch and parking, and we offer access to the Smart Spending APP, HIVE, to help manage expenses effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive and vibrant environment.

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

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