Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

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 country and abroad. 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.

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.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

Busy Bees Hopefield Castle Nursery is located in a 17th‑century fairytale castle with 1.5 acres of secure grounds and 66 places in Bonnyrigg, near Edinburgh. Convenient for families, with excellent public transport links and on‑site parking.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off
• 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
• Access to a workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

• 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.

• 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!

• Not applicable

• Full‑time

• Education
• Education Administration Programs