Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Bolton-on-Swale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and 2

Free team parking

Job summary

Busy Bees is a leading UK nursery group dedicated to providing high-quality early years education. The Role Overview describes a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant supporting the Bee Curious curriculum and mentoring unqualified team members in a thriving setting.

The role emphasizes delivering outstanding care, development, and secure partnerships with families, within Busy Bees’ nurturing environment and strong community focus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Experience with under-5s

Empathy and understanding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Benefits

• 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.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Role 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. 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

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Rugby, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 84 children. Our longstanding staff works in a purpose-built facility, committed to providing high-quality service to all families. Conveniently located with a bus stop right outside, we also offer free parking for our team. Lunch is available for just 50p, with funds supporting staff events and welfare initiatives. This is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that prioritizes quality care and community engagement.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career