Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and –

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Your birthday off – it’s our gift to你!

Enhanced family leave and return to

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children's daily activities, help create a welcoming learning environment and encourage curiosity through play.

No formal qualifications are required, but enthusiasm for working with children, empathy and good teamwork are valued. You will receive hands-on training and be supported by experienced colleagues as you develop your career in early years education.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – One of the UK's Leading Nursery Groups

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about working with children and interested in starting a rewarding career in early years education? As an Early Years Assistant at Busy Bees, you will help create a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where children feel safe, happy and encouraged to learn.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and develop a career within the childcare sector. You will work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who will guide you through your role, providing hands‑on training and opportunities to build your knowledge and practical skills.

You will be involved in supporting children's daily activities, encouraging their learning through play and helping to create positive experiences that contribute to their development and wellbeing.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is one of the UK's largest and most established nursery groups, with almost 400 nurseries across the UK and additional settings overseas. We are passionate about providing every child with the best possible start in life through high-quality childcare and early years education.

We are proud of our award‑winning workplace culture and are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels appreciated, respected and supported. We recognise the importance of our people and strive to ensure everyone has the opportunity to develop and progress.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team where your contribution makes a real difference to children's lives.

We are committed to helping our employees grow in confidence, develop new skills and build successful careers. Whether you are new to childcare or looking to gain further experience, you will benefit from guidance, encouragement and valuable on‑the‑job learning.

You will also have the opportunity to learn about our exclusive Bee Curious curriculum, which encourages children to explore, discover and develop their confidence through exciting, engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

Joining Busy Bees means becoming part of a team that is passionate about helping children flourish while supporting you on your own professional journey.

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 huge array huge 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.