Relief Qualified Nursery Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wantage; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Wantage is seeking a Qualified Relief Nursery Assistant to join their team. This zero-hour contract role offers flexibility and the chance to support children's early development. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and various benefits, including birthday off, health apps, and enhanced family leave. Join a nurturing environment that values personal growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Smart Hive discounts

Qualifications

• Ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Assist the team in giving children the best start in life.

Skills

Childcare

Observation

Assessment

Education

Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

Wantage, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool in Oxford look forward to welcoming a new Qualified Practitioner to join their relief team. This is a zero-hour contract based on the needs of the nursery and your availability, assisting the team in giving our children the best start in life.

Working within our 4 beautiful nurseries in Oxford:
- Oxford Ardington
- Oxford Ladygrove
- Oxford Littlemore
- Oxford Rockwell

About our Benefits

As a Qualified Relief Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £13 per hour, plus additional benefits including:

• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

Additional benefits include well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to Smart Hive discounts for your favorite places.

What to expect as a Qualified Relief Nursery Nurse/Educator

• Ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS, providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees offers exciting opportunities to work and learn from leading practitioners and educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We promote an inclusive culture that encourages applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.