Relief Nursery Practitioner

Overview

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.

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.

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.

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

Join our friendly and supportive team at Busy Bees in Cambridge Ely, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 78 children. We value each individual and strive to provide a safe and warm environment where children and families can thrive and have the very best start in life. Our nursery actively supports local schools with work experience opportunities and participates in community events, such as the Christmas tree competition and police visits, fostering great relationships with nearby primary schools.

Conveniently located just off the A10 and a short walk to the town center, Ely offers excellent travel links, including trains and buses. We provide free lunch for our staff, making this a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a caring and engaged community.

• 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)

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, providing a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward valued team members, and we provide a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

• 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.

• 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!