Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Generous holiday allowance

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Unqualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team in Huntingdon. The role involves supporting the educational development of children, promoting inclusivity, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate should have a passion for working with children, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Benefits include competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, experience in early years settings beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Every child is unique, requiring empathy and understanding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Passion for working with children

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner – Busy Bees Nurseries

Join Busy Bees – leading nursery group in the UK – as an Early Years Assistant in Huntingdon. Be part of a team that fosters curiosity, confidence, and development in young learners.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group with almost 400 nurseries. We’re committed to giving every child the best start in life and pride ourselves on supportive culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• 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)

Apply now to start a rewarding career in early childhood education.