Relief Nursery Practitioner

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 Worthing, rated Good by Ofsted, is located in a converted house with a capacity of 74 children, featuring five base rooms and two gardens. Our nursery boasts a lovely staff room and facilities, supported by a diverse team of members, including longstanding staff, all passionate about working with children. With a wide range of skills, we create a dynamic and effective team environment. Conveniently situated on Poulters Lane by the traffic lights at Thomas the Beckett, we are just a couple of minutes' drive from both the A24 and A27. Additionally, several bus routes are available right outside the nursery, and we are only about a 20-minute walk from Worthing and West Worthing train stations, ensuring easy access for families and staff.

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.

Our hourly rates of pay differ for people under 21 but they are above national minimum wage levels. For employees aged 21 and above, our hourly rate of pay is £12.75.

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.

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