Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Join Busy Bees Nurseries as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, supporting children’s development through play‑based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying a rewarding and flexible work environment.

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. All team members feel heard, valued and nurtured.

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Coventry Walsgrave, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 125 children. The longstanding staff is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships with parents and providing the highest quality of care. Conveniently located on the hospital grounds with excellent bus links and easy access to the M6, M69 and A45. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career
• 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)

• 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.

• Level 2 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today – apply now!