Relief Nursery Practitioner
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
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.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Portsmouth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 106 children and features a friendly team that adopts a family-oriented approach to childcare. Our nursery is conveniently located with bus stops very close to the center, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for parents and caregivers during drop-offs and collections.
Busy Bees Benefits
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
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.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Portsmouth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 106 children and features a friendly team that adopts a family-oriented approach to childcare. Our nursery is conveniently located with bus stops very close to the center, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for parents and caregivers during drop-offs and collections.
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)
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.
