Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

About Busy Bees Nurseries

Busy Bees is the largest nursery group in the United Kingdom, operating nearly 400 nurseries domestically and more internationally. The organisation is committed to providing every child with an excellent start in life and has received awards recognizing its outstanding workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every staff member is valued, listened to, and supported.

Role Overview

As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified Nursery Practitioner), you will contribute to creating a friendly, engaging, and educational setting for children to flourish. This position presents an excellent entry point into the early years sector, offering on-the-job training and guidance from experienced colleagues to help you develop your skills in a supportive and lively environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering educational activities that promote children's development and learning.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating environment conducive to early childhood education.
• Encourage inclusivity and respect diversity in caring for all children.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

Candidate Profile

• No formal qualifications are necessary, though prior experience in early years settings is advantageous.
• Genuine enthusiasm for working with young children and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding, appreciating the individuality of each child.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Continuous professional growth opportunities and career advancement.
• Access to the 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing platform, providing discounts across numerous retailers.
• Up to 28 days holiday annually, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off as a special gift.
• 25% discount on childcare fees.
• Enhanced family leave options and a return-to-work incentive.
• Menopause support via Peppy programme.
• Financial assistance through Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and availability of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work scheme participation.
• Easy enrolment in workplace pension with Cushon.
• Discounts on Private Medical Insurance (PMI).

Additional perks include the Benefits and Wellbeing Hive platform, a Wellbeing Hub with mental and physical health resources, a Celebrating You section to recognize staff contributions, and a Grow with Us area that offers training and development opportunities to help employees thrive at Busy Bees.

Community Involvement

Busy Bees partners with BBC Children in Need to enable staff to participate in community fundraising efforts aimed at improving children's lives.