Early Years Assistant – Busy Bees

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The UK's Leading Nursery Group

Looking to start a career in childcare? No qualifications or previous nursery experience required!

Join Busy Bees as an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified Nursery Assistant) and help create a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

You'll work alongside experienced Early Years Practitioners, gaining hands-on experience, training and support to develop your skills in childcare and early years education.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We're passionate about giving every child the best start in life and supporting our teams to grow through our unique Bee Curious curriculum.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary

• 25% childcare discount

• Up to 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays

• Your birthday off

• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus

• On-the-job training and career progression

• Hive benefits platform with retail discounts and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

• Menopause support through Peppy

• Financial support through Salary Finance

• Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension through Cushon

• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Ready to Start Your Career in Childcare?

Whether you're looking for your first nursery job, changing careers or interested in becoming a qualified Early Years Educator, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your childcare career with 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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!