Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Radcliffe on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Radcliffe on Trent is seeking an Early Years Assistant to create a positive environment for children. You’ll support educational activities, promote inclusivity, and maintain a stimulating atmosphere. No formal qualifications are required, but a passion for early childhood education and good interpersonal skills are essential. This role offers competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Birthday off

Wellbeing resources

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.

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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Empathy and understanding

Job description

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.

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

Busy Bees Nottingham Edwalton is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 88 children. Our warm and friendly daycare nursery features dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, providing a stimulating environment where children can thrive and develop at their own pace.

Conveniently situated about five miles south of central Nottingham, the nursery is easily accessible for parents traveling from Ruddington, Tollerton, Plumtree, and Bradmore. The newly built facility is located within the retail park on Landmere Lane, just off Wheatcroft Island on the A52 at Edwalton, near Notcutts Garden Centre.

In addition to providing excellent care, our Busy Bees nursery in Edwalton is designed with the planet in mind, showcasing several environmental features. At the entrance, you'll find a large internal living wall, allowing our children to participate in its care while learning about the environment. Our preschool room includes internal living plant frames, and the nursery is equipped with LED lighting, bike storage, and an EV charging point, making it a truly eco-friendly childcare setting. Free parking is available for staff.

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)

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering 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!