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Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant – Busy Bees, Tunbridge Wells
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you’ll be pivotal in providing outstanding care and education to children at Busy Bees, supporting the development of our Bee Curious curriculum while mentoring unqualified colleagues. Ideal for passionate early years professionals looking to increase their impact in a supportive, fast-growing environment.
About Busy Bees
We are the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and abroad. Our mission? To give every child the best start in life.
We’ve earned multiple awards, including for our workplace culture, because we know great care begins with happy, valued teams. At Busy Bees, employees are heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work for Us?
Create impact
- Shape engaging, educational environments where children thrive.
- guide our Bee Curious curriculum—fostering curiosity through creative play and learning.
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Give back
- Partnered with BBC Children in Need—offer fantastic community opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events.
Work in a convenient location
- Our homely nursery is based near a housing estate, just steps from main bus and train routes into Tunbridge Wells Town Centre and London.
Benefits
Busy Bees believes in caring for our team as much as we care for the children. Here’s just a taste of what you get:
Key Perks
- Competitive salary
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off
- Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonuses
- Menopause support via Peppy
- Financial assistance through Salary Finance
- Workplace pension via Cushon
- EAP + Mental Health First-Aiders on staff
Wellbeing & Rewards
- HIVE benefits platform offering:
- Discounts with top retailers—helping your money stretch further
- Wellbeing hub with physical/mental health resources
- ‘Celebrating You’ – recognise and reward your achievements
- ‘Grow with Us’ – professional development, mentorship, and career progression to thrive and advance
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What You’ll Do as an Early Years Assistant
- Help plan and deliver age-appropriate educational activities
- Create a stimulating, inclusive, and safe learning environment
- Act as a ‘Key Person’, building trust with each child and their families
- Track progress via observations and share insights with salariés
We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with children under 5
- Empathy – recognising that every child has unique needs
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Any background with children (preferably as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse) is a plus
No interiorising at half-time—jumpstart a rewarding career in early years education with us today. Apply now!
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