Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees; Shoreham-by-Sea; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, seeks an Early Years Assistant to support children in a welcoming, nurturing setting. You’ll receive on‑the‑job training and work alongside experienced colleagues to develop your confidence and skills in the early years sector.

Working 20 hours per week, 11–3 daily, you’ll help deliver engaging activities, promote safety and inclusivity, and grow within a supportive team that values progression and a caring approach to every child’s development.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• A genuine passion for working with children and a willingness to learn.
• Empathy, patience and understanding – every child is unique.
• Strong communication and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging educational activities that foster children’s development.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in the care and support you provide.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to create the best possible learning experiences.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

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.

Working 20 hours per week 11-3 daily.

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.

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 engaging educational activities that foster children’s development.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in the care and support you provide.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to create the best possible learning experiences.

Ideal Candidate

• No formal qualifications are required, although experience in early years settings would be an advantage.
• A genuine passion for working with children and a strong willingness to learn.
• Empathy, patience, and understanding – recognising that every child is unique.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.