Unqualified Nursery Practitioner Maternity Cover

Busy Bees Childcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Scotland is looking for an Early Years Assistant. You will support educational activities and engage with children in a nurturing environment. While no formal qualifications are required, a passion for working with children and good communication skills are essential. Enjoy competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

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

Empathy

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Job description

Overview

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

Busy Bees Melrose is a 75 place nursery and offers a warm and welcoming environment where every child is encouraged to learn and play. Our nursery in Melrose is located just a short drive from the A7 and the A6091, and is just a stone's throw from Borders General Hospital. Tweedbank train station is conveniently just a two-minute drive from Busy Bees Melrose, with free onsite parking.

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)
• Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, including retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• A Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding our valued team
• A Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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!