Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group is looking for an Early Years Assistant in Gravesend to create a nurturing environment for children. This role involves supporting educational activities and working with a dedicated team to enhance each child's learning experience. Ideal candidates should have a passion for childcare, strong communication skills, and a willingness to grow in their role. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding starting point in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

Childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in early childhood education.
• Empathy and understanding to cater to each child's unique needs.

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 care for all children.
• Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Empathy and understanding

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 dengbrojourney 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 psi skills in a nurturing and dynamic environment पाने.

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绑 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

Gravesend, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery with a capacity of 132appendage children, designed on a single level with all rooms having direct access to a spacious garden. We work closely with local schools and agencies to enhance our community connections and물 support children's development. Conveniently located near Gravesend town centre, we benefit from good transport links, making it easy for families to reach us. Our nursery offers free parking for staff, all within a nurturing environment supported by our longstanding staff team.

Busy Bees Benefits

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• 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 vérit
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering a 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 showcasingCarr 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 M 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!