Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

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.

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.

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 Salford is an Outstanding-rated nursery with a capacity of 104 children. Our purpose-built setting features three spacious childcare rooms, each specifically tailored to different ages and development stages. If you’re looking for excellent childcare in Salford, particularly in the university area, Busy Bees is here to help! Each room has direct access to outdoor space, and our nursery also includes a learning hub, dining room, and zen yoga room, all accessible to the children.

Conveniently located on the Frederick Road Campus, our Salford University nursery is easy to find whether you’re traveling on foot or by car. Being situated within a bustling student environment means there are plenty of buses servicing the campus. Stagecoach, First Group, and Diamond Bus North West all run regular routes within walking distance of our nursery. Free parking is available for staff.

• 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)

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - featuring a range of discounts to support your money, and a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members, plus a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

• 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.

• 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!