Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Ashford is looking for an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) to join their team. This role provides valuable experience in early childhood education, fostering a nurturing environment for children's development. The successful candidate will assist in educational activities and contribute to a safe and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy benefits like ongoing professional development, competitive salary, and the unique ‘Hive’ wellbeing hub. Apply now to kickstart your journey in early years education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy and understanding

Job description

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 Busy Bees

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 Ashford Godinton, rated Good by Ofsted, is a beautiful purpose-built nursery located within the secure grounds of Godinton Primary School, accommodating 108 children. Our facility features six spacious and airy rooms, each tailored to specific age groups, complete with their own secure outdoor environments. We have a large, longstanding team dedicated to providing children with the best start in life and maintain a fabulous relationship with the local school. Conveniently situated in the Godinton estate, we have close links to the local bus service, with the nearest bus stop just two minutes away, and are a 30-minute walk from the town center. Additionally, we are well-connected to local rail links, the M20, A2, and other motorways. We offer free parking for staff and flexible working days, creating a supportive and accessible environment for educators.

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)

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. There is also a Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.

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!