Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees. Your expertise will play a key role in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early years education and are looking to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive setting.

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Norwich Meridian, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our longstanding management team oversees six spacious rooms, each with its own garden, providing children with a nurturing environment for exploration and play. We utilize iConnect to enhance learning experiences and maintain strong links with a local care home, fostering community connections.

Conveniently located on the outskirts of Norwich, we are just a short walk of less than five minutes to the nearest bus stop, with shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant 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)

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

You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.