Overview
Join to apply for the Relief Nursery Practitioner role at Busy Bees Nurseries.
This Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. Ongoing support and training are provided 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. 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 Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Charity Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About Our Nursery
Join our Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community. Located on Shire Park, close to Welwyn Garden City town centre and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in-house training programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing environment.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a 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 have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, along with a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you 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!
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