Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees In Portishead; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Assistant to support educational activities and foster development in children. The role is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. No formal qualifications are required, but experience in early years settings is beneficial. The nursery offers a warm, nurturing environment where you'll work alongside a dedicated team. Enjoy a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and access to a variety of employee benefits including discounted childcare and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, but experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• A passion for working with children and a willingness to learn is essential.
• Empathy and understanding, as every child is unique, is necessary.
• Good communication and team-working skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of educational activities and engage with children.
• 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.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team working skills

Empathy and understanding

Passion for working with children

Education

Experience in early years settings

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‑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

Busy Bees Little Sutton is an Ofsted‑rated “Good” nursery with a capacity of 105 children, located in the heart of Little Sutton on Windways. Inside the vibrant nursery, every corner is designed to inspire young minds, offering a wide range of engaging activities and learning resources tailored to each age group. The nursery is conveniently positioned for commuters, just a short 4‑minute drive from the M53 at Junction 8. For those using public transport, Little Sutton train station is only a 5‑minute walk away, and a nearby bus stop at Tesco Express serves route X1, making it easily accessible for families. The nursery also provides free parking. To prepare preschoolers for their next key stage, Busy Bees offers a Foundation Class, where a highly experienced team nurtures essential skills to ensure children are given the best start in life.

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.

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