Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Join Busy Bees Nurseries as an Early Years Assistant for a lunchtime assistant role, 11‑3 every day. This is a great opportunity to start your career in early years, receive on‑the‑job training and support from experienced team members in a nurturing environment.

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries. We are dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life and pride ourselves on our workplace culture and supportive environment.

• Support 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.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with a large range of retail discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off – our gift to you
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Salary finance support
• Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted private medical insurance (PMI)

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education – apply now!