Relief Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at its West Byfleet location. This role offers a supportive environment and the opportunity to gain valuable experience in early childhood education. Responsibilities include preparing educational activities and ensuring children's welfare and safety. Ideal candidates should exhibit a passion for working with children. The position provides competitive benefits, including holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

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

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, though prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A desire to support children's development is essential.

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 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 West Byfleet, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 72 children and is housed in a homely building surrounded by fields and horses, providing a serene environment for learning and play. Our passionate staff are dedicated to offering excellent care to all children. We have a care home located across the way, which allows us to foster intergenerational connections through visits to the home and welcoming residents to our nursery. Nestled down a country road, we are situated away from the main road, providing a peaceful setting with private houses along the lane. Additionally, we are just five minutes from Byfleet village and West Byfleet town, with free parking available 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.

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!