Relief Nursery Practitioner

Are you passionate about working with children? If you're eager to kickstart your career in early childhood education, the role of Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees is the perfect opportunity for you! Here, you'll gain invaluable experience in a vibrant environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is ideal for anyone looking to learn and advance in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to ensure your success in the early years sector.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, boasting nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every team member 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 provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

Located in West Dundee, our 94-place nursery is nestled within the grounds of Ninewells Hospital, surrounded by an attractive natural landscape with mature trees and well-maintained enclosed gardens. We are conveniently just a 5-minute drive from the A90 and a 10-minute drive from the center of Dundee, with free onsite parking available.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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 a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We also have a Celebrating You section to recognize and reward our valued team members, along with a dedicated Grow with Us area showcasing exciting development opportunities and training designed 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.

Our hourly rates of pay differ for individuals 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.

Ready to embark on your journey in early years education? Apply now!