Relief Nursery Practitioner

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.

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 supportive team at Busy Bees in Stevenage College, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Our team consists of many longstanding staff members and new faces, creating a warm and collaborative working environment. We are passionate about providing the best start in life for every child and maintain strong links with local authorities and other providers. Conveniently located near Stevenage town center and the train station, we are just five minutes from Junction 7 of the A1, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free parking, a day off for birthdays, opportunities to apply for qualifications, and uniforms provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing team.

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)