Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an Early Years Assistant to create engaging and safe environments for children. You will assist in educational activities and foster development while being part of a nurturing team. No formal qualifications are required, though experience is beneficial. This is a great opportunity to start your career in early childhood education with extensive support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn is essential.
• Empathy and understanding for unique child needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for working with children

Good communication

Team-working skills

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.

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.

About our Nursery

Join our friendly and supportive team at Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community to enhance our educational offerings. Conveniently located on Shire Park, we are close to Welwyn Garden City town centre and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in‑house training programmes. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing environment.

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 a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health.

A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares 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!