Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; United Kingdom, United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and  

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme and Mind

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (

Job summary

Busy Bees Nursery in Portishead is hiring an Early Years Assistant to help deliver engaging activities and support children's development in a warm, inclusive environment. No formal qualifications are required, but a passion for working with children and a willingness to learn are essential.

You will receive on-the-job training, team support, and access to Busy Bees benefits, including generous annual leave, a 25% childcare discount, cycle to work, PMI, and mental health resources to help you

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• 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 care for all children.
• Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences.

Skills

Empathy

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.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it’s our gift to you!
• 25% childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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.

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.

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.