Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to deliver outstanding care and education to children. You will assist in planning educational activities, create a stimulating environment, and track children's progress. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, empathy, and relevant early years qualifications. This role offers competitive salary and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Access to private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5 is essential.
• Ideal candidates should have a background as an Early Years Educator or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

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. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we also provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Our fantastic 100‑place purpose‑built nursery is just a stone's throw away from Kingdom Shopping Centre. It consists of 4 large nursery rooms with access to 3 beautiful outdoor spaces for children to learn and thrive. With excellent links to the centre with multiple buses operating, along with free parking.

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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge retail discounts and a wellbeing hub with resources to support your physical and mental health
• A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• 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
• 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!