Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Stokenchurch is seeking a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to deliver outstanding care and education to children, while supporting the Bee Curious curriculum and mentoring unqualified team members. This role suits someone passionate about early years education and ready to take on greater responsibility in a thriving setting.

As a Relief Early Years Educator you will assist with planning, deliver activities, maintain a safe and inclusive environment, and build strong

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.

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

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 take on greater responsibility in 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.

Welcome to Busy Bees Stokenchurch! Our friendly nursery cares for up to 58 children in a warm, welcoming environment with fantastic facilities, including spacious outdoor areas.

Located close to the M40 with excellent transport links, free on-site parking for staff and great local amenities nearby, we’re easy to get to and a great place to build your career. You'll be joining a supportive and close-knit team, led by an experienced Nursery Manager who has been part of the centre for 15 years. We're proud of our strong team spirit and the positive environment we create for both our children and our people.

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.