Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

OverviewJoin 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 Busy BeesBusy 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 CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children''s lives.

About our NurseryBusy Bees Leicester Blaby is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 60 children. Opened in 2009, our nursery is situated on the outskirts of Blaby. We feature three separate base rooms, all on one level, each with its own large outdoor area. Our outdoor spaces are equipped with Astro turf and soft-pour flooring, along with natural areas and a mud kitchen, providing stimulating environments for a broad range of play-based activities that promote learning and growth. The nursery is spacious, warm, and welcoming, conveniently located within walking distance of Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre.

Busy Bees 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 huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A

Celebrating You

section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated

Grow with Us

area sharing 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.

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