Relief Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Job description

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

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young children? As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding care and education at Busy Bees. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum, while also guiding and mentoring unqualified team members. This role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to take on greater responsibility in a thriving and supportive environment.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Choose Busy Bees?

We believe in rewarding our team members with a range of fantastic benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, featuring discounts across a wide 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, which offers an extensive array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, explore our dedicated Grow with Us area, sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

What to Expect as a Relief Early Years Educator:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Ideal Candidate:

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

If you have previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, we want to hear from you!

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

basingstoke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English