Relief Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | WN1 3QS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Busy Bees Childcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 21152 |
Summary
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. 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 Busy Bees Scholes, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 94 children and offers an ideal environment for every child to learn, develop, and thrive, ensuring they get the best start in life. The nursery features four bright and welcoming rooms, each tailored to cater to different age groups and developmental levels, allowing your little one to flourish alongside peers at a similar stage. In addition to a wide range of resources within the nursery rooms, there are two spacious garden areas where children can continue to explore their imagination outdoors. Conveniently located just a short 5-minute drive from Wigan town center, the nursery is also easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops nearby on Vauxhall Road and Wellington Street served by routes 630 and 575. For those traveling by bus, the town center bus station is only a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is available for staff. 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) But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the 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.
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!