Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is inviting you to join their dynamic team as an Early Years Assistant. This role is perfect for those eager to start a rewarding career, providing essential support in creating engaging educational spaces for children. You will receive on-the-job training, allowing you to develop your skills in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and a focus on fostering curiosity, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in young learners' lives while enjoying a supportive workplace culture and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and a willingness to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support educational activities and engage with children to foster development.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Team-working Skills

Passion for working with children

Education

Experience in early years settings

Job description

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 will receive on-the-job training and support from experienced team members, helping you to grow and develop your skills in a nurturing and dynamic environment.

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won 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.

Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery
Join our welcoming team at Busy Bees in Bishops Stortford Thorley, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 55 children. Our longstanding staff creates a home-from-home atmosphere, demonstrating a genuine passion for their work and the care of every child. Conveniently located in the Thorley community, we are next to local shops, with a bus stop at the end of the road and a train station just a 40-minute walk into town. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, as well as the added benefit of a day off for birthdays and a positive points rewards system. This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through 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)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of educational activities and engage with children to foster development.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in your care for all children.
• Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences.

Ideal Candidate:

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
• Empathy and understanding – every child is unique.
• Good communication and team-working skills.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!