Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; East Malling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in East Malling is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support children’s educational activities in a nurturing environment. In this role, you will engage with children, assist in creating a safe learning space, and promote inclusivity and diversity. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and remarkable benefits including holiday bonuses, childcare discounts, and a supportive workplace culture. Join us to foster curiosity and confidence in every child.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Menopause support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education or willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage positively with children.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity in care.

Skills

Educational activity delivery

Child engagement

Inclusivity and diversity promotion

Job description

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.

About Us

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.

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 Commitment

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

About our Nursery

East Malling, rated Good by Ofsted, is an eco‑friendly nursery with a capacity of 74 children, dedicated to food waste reduction and passionate about teaching children the importance of recycling and upcycling. Our longstanding management team has introduced the exclusive Bee Curious curriculum, enhancing the learning experience. We maintain strong links with local secondary schools and the church, and we participate in community events throughout the year. Conveniently located near East and West Malling train stations and junctions 4 and 5 of the M20, we are also surrounded by multiple primary schools. We offer free parking for staff, as well as a birthday day off and free uniform, creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.

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 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