Job Description
Are you passionate about working with children and looking for flexible, rewarding work?
Busy Bees is seeking a Regional Relief Nursery Practitioner to provide support across 4 of our centres in the Suffolk area. Whether you're a university student looking for summer work, someone with experience in childcare, or simply looking to pick up extra hours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
You don’t need to be qualified to apply – we welcome applicants with no qualifications, as well as those with a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare.
The hourly rate ranges from £12.30 to £12.57, depending on your qualifications, and travel costs are reimbursed. You'll gain valuable experience across a variety of settings while being part of a friendly and supportive team.
Busy Bees Benefits
* 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 are required, although a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare is beneficial. Prior experience in early years settings is also an advantage.
* A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
* Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
* Holds a valid UK driving licence and is comfortable travelling between centres across Norfolk and Norwich.
Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!