Relief Nursery Practitioner

Early Years Assistant (Unqualified)

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK. If you are passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education, this role is perfect for you. You will gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop, supported by ongoing training and support.

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 dedicated team at Busy Bees in Droitwich, an Ofsted rated Good facility with a capacity for 86 children. Our long standing staff is committed to providing quality care, and our newly refurbished centre features a large outdoor play space, with a Forest School programme coming soon. We collaborate with a local care home to enrich our children's experiences. Conveniently located just a 10 minute walk from the train station and accessible via local bus routes, we offer free parking for our staff and a flexible four day work week option - an ideal place to develop your career in early childhood education.

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)

In addition, you will enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge retail discounts to help your money go further. The Wellbeing Hub includes resources to support your physical and mental health, and the Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. The Grow with Us area shares 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 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.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees - apply now!