Busy Bees Nurseries
Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
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Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Join Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, and play a vital role in creating a nurturing environment where children thrive. This opportunity is perfect for those starting their career in early years—with on-the-job training, mentorship, and a supportive team, you’ll develop your skills while making a real difference.
About Busy Bees
With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and more abroad), Busy Bees is dedicated to giving every child the best early experiences. Our communities of practice consistently win awards for workplace culture and child welfare. Here, you’ll feel valued, heard, and empowered as part of a dynamic, child-centred team.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
Our Commitment
Our Bee Curious® curriculum encourages exploration, curiosity, and confidence in young learners within a fun, engaging space.
- Proud supporters of BBC Children in Need, giving our team meaningful ways to get involved and give back.
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Perks Beyond Pay
At Busy Bees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Salary: Competitive pay
- Career Growth:
- Ongoing professional development
- Dedicated training programs
- Up to 28 days holiday/year (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
- Wellness & Support:
- Free access to our Behaviour Hub (a wealth of retail discounts and services to save you money)
- Menopause support via Peppy
- PMI discounted urlette
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Free Cycle-to-Work scheme, pension via Cushon
- Employee Assistance and Mental Health First Aiders
- Family Friendly:
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
- Wellbeing Hub:
- Guided resources for mental and physical well-being
- A Celebrating You section to recognise contributions
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Key Responsibilities
- Craft and deliver educational, engaging activities to spark children’s development
- Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
- Support young children with diversity and individual needs
- Collaborate with the team to create exceptional learning experiences
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for:
- No formal qualifications required – your passion and people skills matter more!
- Excitement for early years – ideal if you have (or are excited to develop) a love of working with children
- Empathy & patience – every child learns differently
- Strong team focus and clear communication
Start your path in early childhood education—apply today! Your journey at Busy Bees begins here.
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