Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Thurrock is seeking a Relief Early Years Educator. You will assist in planning educational activities, create a stimulating environment, and track children's progress. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. This role offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and other benefits including generous holiday and family leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Previous experience 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

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy and understanding

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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.

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.

About our Nursery

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Chafford Hundred Drake Road, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Our longstanding staff team is committed to providing quality care in a nurturing environment, situated in a quiet village that offers a peaceful atmosphere for children to thrive.

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
• 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)

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.