Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant
As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum and guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting.
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
Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are passionate about providing children with the best start in life and feature five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. We offer free parking for our staff, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant 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)
Additional features: our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offers a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, and the Wellbeing Hub provides resources to support your physical and mental health. The Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and the Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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.
Ideal Candidate
o Level 3 qualification in early years education.
o Experience working with children under 5.
o Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
o 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!
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