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Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) | Busy Bees – Birmingham Longbridge
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.
Busy Bees is proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, operating nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. Winning awards for our exceptional workplace culture, we’re committed to supporting every member of our team by fostering a space where they feel heard, valued, and nurtured.
Join a team that prioritises your growth, offering supportive environments, a nuturing curriculum based approach and opportunities to learn alongside some of the best early year professionals.
About the Location
Busy Bees Birmingham Longbridge is an Outstanding nursery (as rated by Ofsted), with:
- A generous capacity of 64 children
- A dedicated team of 20+ staff
- A neighbourhood преимущество: located near the train station and bus routes, close to a shopping centre
- Special workplace perks:
- Free parking
- Complementary lunches for staff
Why Work with Us?
Express your passion for fostering children's development and innovation in early learning with opportunities that grow alongside you:
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- Engaging Education: Join our world-class Bee Curinius curriculum that fosters curiosity and confidence in children.
- Charity Impact: Contribute through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, enabling collaborative fundraising initiatives for children’s causes.
- Shared Mission: Work in a passionate team that champions the most important idea—giving every child the best start in life.
Our Benefits Package
At Busy Bees, we value your contributions with exceptional workplace perks:
🏆 Competitive salary ( hourly rates above national minimum wage) 📚 Ongoing professional development and career progression pathways 🇺🏾 Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders 🚴 Cycle-to-Work scheme 💰 Employee financial support through Salary Finance and enhanced family leave ✅ 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays 🎁 Your birthday offered as a perk 🝤️ Wellbeing & support including menopause support through Peppy 💉 A Health & Wellbeing Hive, offering private medical insurance discounts 🎯 Personal development access to Hive BELOW market discounts, resources for mental & physical health and the Grow With Us training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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You will be a crucial part of the team focused on:
- Assisting in planning and delivering educational play-based activities tailored to children’s needs
- Supporting the team in maintaining a nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment
- Encouraging holistic development by engaging children in social, emotional and physical play-based learning
- Prioritizing the well-being and safety of all children
Hz Rates
- For employees under 21: Consistent above the National Minimum Wage
- For employees aged 21 and above: £12.75 per hour
What We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
✔ Eager to grow and learn in early childhood education ✔ Passionate about working with children and supporting their individual growth ✔ Possess empathy and an understanding of each child’s unique journey
No formal qualifications are required, but prior experience in an early years setting is a bonus. This role is perfect for those beginning their career in childcare or wanting to develop their skills with an experienced team.
Apply now and be part of a nursery transform ing lives at Busy Bees—over 400 nurseries strong and in tune with a culture of learning, growth and connection!
Join #BusyBeesTeam and help shape the best early years experiences.
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