Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees
London
Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play-based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment.


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
Busy Bees Westminster, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 64 children aged 3 months to 5 years and provides a nurturing environment for them to flourish in four dedicated rooms, each thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of different age groups. Our approach ensures that parents can have peace of mind, knowing their child will receive comprehensive support at every stage of development, with a wide array of daily opportunities tailored to foster growth. Whether it's taking their first steps or preparing for key milestones like learning to write their name, our highly qualified team is dedicated to offering every child the best possible start in life. Conveniently located in central London on Horseferry Road, our nursery boasts excellent public transport links, including a bus stop outside on Marsham Street (stop NS), serving routes 786, 788, 789, and 3. St James Park Underground Station is just an 8-minute walk away, and Victoria Station is a 15-minute walk from the nursery, providing various transportation options. We also offer complimentary lunches for our children. The fun continues outdoors, where children can develop their physical and social skills while playing alongside their friends in various environments, such as the mud kitchen or the sand pit. We have also introduced flower planting activities, helping children understand how new things grow and the cycle of life!


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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.
Required Qualifications:

Ideal Candidate:

  • Level 2 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—apply now!

Posted 2025-09-24

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