Busy Bees Nurseries
Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
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Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As an Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive and engaging environment for children. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in the early years sector, where you’ll receive on-the-job training and support from experienced team members.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK—and many more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have received 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.
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Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.
Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- A variety of Hive benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts across multiple retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off – our gift to you!
- 25% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support via 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)
Plus much more! Our Hive Benefits Platform includes:
- A huge range of retail discounts
- A Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health support
- A Celebrating You section that highlights how we recognise and reward our team
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Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of educational activities
- Engage with children to foster development
- Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment
- Promote inclusivity and diversity in all childcare practices
- Work collaboratively with teams to provide the best learning experiences
Ideal Candidate
- No formal qualifications required (though experience in early years settings is beneficial)
- Passion for working with children and a willingness to learn
- Empathy and understanding – knowing every child is unique
- Strong communication and team-working skills
Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!
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