Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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

Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play-based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment.

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.

Busy Bees Pershore (Birlingham) is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 62, housed in a charming three-story building with base rooms spread over two floors. The nursery employs a dedicated team of 22 staff, including part-time and relief members, and offers a fantastic outdoor space with separate play areas for each age group. While there are no direct community links due to its rural location, school teachers visit to support smooth transitions for children starting school.

Situated just outside the picturesque village of Pershore, the nursery is also easily accessible from Evesham, Tewkesbury, and Worcester, though there are no direct bus routes. Staff benefits include a free lunch, free parking, and flexible contracts with a variety of working hours or days available.

• 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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering extensive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
• A Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support physical and mental health
• A Celebrating You section showcasing ways we recognise and reward team members
• A Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees

• 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 2 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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!