Busy Bees Nurseries
Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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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.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. 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 partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s futures.
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About Our Nursery
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees, Stowmarket, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our purpose-built facility includes:
- Spacious outdoor explorers’ areas
- Rooms tailored to different age groups
- A collaborative team dedicated to early learning
Location benefits:
- Convenient free parking
- Local bus service (five-minute walk to shops and amenities)
- 20-minute walk to the town centre and train station
- Flexible schedule: Four long days with an extra day off for birthdays
Busy Bees Benefits
Core Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including public holidays)
- 2 additional days off for your birthday
- Enhanced family leave with return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support via Peppy
- Financial assistance through Salary Finance
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- ** employee-paid pension option via Cushon**
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
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Wellbeing & Growth
Through our ‘Hive’ platform, you’ll enjoy:
- Extensive retail discounts to maximise savings
- Wellbeing Hub with mental/physical health resources
- Celebrating You recognition and rewards system
- Grow with Us training and development opportunities to advance your career
- Ongoing professional development
What To Expect
As a Level 3 Early Years Assistant
- Support planning and delivering educational activities
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
- Act as Key Person, building relationships with children and families
- Track progress through observations and assessments
Ideal Candidate
- Level 3 Early Years Education qualification
- Experience working with children under five
- Empathy for individual differences
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Preferred: Previous work in early years roles (e.g., Leader, Assistant, or Nursery Practitioner).
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