Relief Nursery Practitioner

Role Overview

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.

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.

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.

Busy Bees Wigan Marylebone, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 76 children and is dedicated to providing an outstanding nursery experience.

Our long-serving staff team consistently goes above and beyond for our children, ensuring a nurturing environment.

The nursery features three spacious rooms designed for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

Each room is thoughtfully arranged to encourage exploration and investigation, enabling children to develop the skills they need to grow into confident and happy individuals.

Conveniently located on Walkden Avenue, we are just a short distance from Wigan Town Centre and two local colleges.

There is also a direct bus route located just 50 yards from the nursery, making it easily accessible.

Free parking is available for staff.

• 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 a huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health.

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.

• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Empathy, understanding, and a belief that each child is unique.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now

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