Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and职业

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave and return to wo

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA

Cycle to Work

Pension through Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees in Chelmsford is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to drive the Bee Curious curriculum and mentor unqualified team members. You’ll support outstanding care and education for under‑5s in a thriving nursery setting.

The role offers progression, a supportive team, and a range of staff benefits as part of Busy Bees’ commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding; strong communication and organisational skills.

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

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

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

Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 99 children. Our longstanding staff, along with new team members, foster a collaborative environment that values growth and development. We offer excellent progression potential, including apprenticeship opportunities, to help you advance your career. Our staff room is equipped with tea and coffee facilities, along with a kettle and microwave for your convenience. Enjoy regular outings to local parks, including Central Park and the duck pond, enhancing children's learning experiences. Located just a five-minute walk from Chelmsford Town, the train station, and the bus station, our nursery is also next to local shops and Virgin Gym. We provide free parking for our staff and offer a flexible four-day working week with 40 hours, making this a fantastic opportunity to thrive in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant community.

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

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—