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Relief Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) – Glasgow Oakwood Nursery
Join Busy Bees — the UK’s leading nursery group — and kickstart your early years career with unparalleled support and growth opportunities in a role that values both learning and hands-on experience.
About the Role
Are you passionate about early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant at the Glasgow Oakwood nursery, you’ll:
- Gain valued experience in a dynamic team setting
- Support children’s development through engaging, play-based learning
- Build a progressive career path with ongoing professional development and training
- Work in a supportive, nurturing environment with a team devoted to your growth
Ideal for Industry Newcomers seeking hands-on experience, or career changers transitioning into early years—regardless of your background, certifications won’t hold you back. What matters most is your commitment to children’s well-being.
About Busy Bees
We are the UK’s leading nursery group, operating 400+ nurseries across the UK and beyond. With a strong mission—giving every child the best start in life—our values centre on excellence in early education, team unity, and positive impact on children’s lives.
Awards honoured our workplace culture, and in alignment with Church Children UK, we champion excellence while fostering a work environment where every team member thrives.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
We’re proud of a series of benefits and initiatives designed to boost your work-life balance, career, and overall well-being:
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Benefits & Perks
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Competitive Pay
- Under 21: Paid above national minimum wage
- 21+ years: £12.75/hour
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Wellbeing & Support
- Hive – Our exclusive platform offering:
- Retail discounts across hundreds of retailers
- A Wellbeing Hub with mental/physical health resources
- A Celebrating You section for personal recognition
- Hive – Our exclusive platform offering:
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Career Growth & Development
- Ongoing training to advance your skills
- Career progression opportunities
- Grow with Us – training pathways for sustained growth
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Inclusivity & Flexibility
- Personal leave for your birthday – a Busy Bees tradition!
- Family leave options including a return-to-work bonus
- Flexible support for menusopause through Peppy brand
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Financial Support
- Access to Salary Finance for loan services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Easy pension setup via Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance
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Volunteering & Community Impact
- Collaborative opportunities via BBC Children in Need partnerships
- Fundraising support and community-focused initiatives
About Our Nursery (Glasgow Oakwood)
Nursery & Locations
- Capacity: 172 children
- Location: 3 miles south of Glasgow city centre
- Settings:
- Oak Cottage – Purpose-built for 0–3-year-olds, specially tailored for every age and developmental stage
- Pre-School Centre – Victorian villa-style space for 3–5-year-olds, fostering school readiness through meaningful challenges
- After-School Club – Providing care for 5–12-year-olds, extending our curriculum into dinnertime hours
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Environment & Features
- Bright, stimulating rooms with a focus on fun, exploration, and creativity
- Spacious, engaging garden designed to support physical development, self-confidence, and love of the outdoors
- Free onsite parking
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will deliver:
- Assisted planning and delivery of educational play-based activities to engage young minds
- Collaboration with a team to maintain a safe, secure, and loving environment for children
- Support to social, emotional, and physical development in small groups or individually
- Ongoing monitoring of child welfare, maintaining checks on hygiene, safety, and gentle guidance
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for: ✅ Passion for children – Your enthusiasm should get the team excited ✅ Empathy and patience – Each child at our nursery has unique needs and stories ✅ Willingness to engage – New and exciting learning journeys await, and Busy Bees is the perfect starting point
📌 No formal qualifications required, but experience in an early years or childcare setting is added bonus.
**Next Steps?"
Start your early years journey today by applying to join our inclusive, nurturing team. Whether you’re making career plans or exploring new professional horizons, we invite your curiosity and enthusiasm.
Join us at Busy Bees—apply now!
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