Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Edinburgh is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support educational activities and foster development in children. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children and be willing to learn. This position offers a nurturing environment with on-the-job training and a range of employee benefits, including competitive salary, professional development, and holiday perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
• Empathy and understanding of unique child needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of educational activities for development.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in care.

Skills

Working with children

Communication

Team working

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Busy Bees Edinburgh Dean Terrace is a 55 place converted 3 storey Georgian house offering 5 beautiful, spacious, welcoming childcare rooms with an exciting, secure outdoor area for the children to explore. The Royal Botanical Gardens and Inverleith Park are very local where the children regularly visit to develop their love of the outdoors, their self-esteem, physical skills, and confidence.

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)
• Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• A Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding valued team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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!