Relief Nursery Practitioner
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector.
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 Ealing Northfields, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 33 children in a cozy ground floor nursery with a secure garden. Favored by local families for our personal touch and strong parent partnership, our compact setting features all age groups on one floor, creating a home-from-home feel that is particularly cherished by new parents and those with babies. Parents appreciate the calm and homely atmosphere, which helps young children settle in and build secure bonds with their key persons. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Northfields station (Piccadilly line), we also provide complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our nurturing environment.
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:Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.
- Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
- Help children develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging play-based learning.
- Ensure the welfare and safety of all children is maintained.
Ideal Candidate
- No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
- A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
- Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!
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