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Job summary
A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Assistant in Reading. In this role, you will support children's educational activities and ensure a safe, engaging environment. No formal qualifications are required, but experience in early years settings is a plus. Ideal candidates should have a passion for working with children and good communication skills. The opportunity emphasizes professional development and offers various benefits, including childcare discounts and a four-day working week.
Benefits
Qualifications
- No formal qualifications required, though experience in early years settings is beneficial.
- Empathy and understanding – every child is unique.
- Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
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.
Skills
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.
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.
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.
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
Busy Bees Reading, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 109 children and features a friendly team with low staff turnover, fostering a stable and supportive environment for both children and staff. Our nursery is conveniently located just a minute's walk from bus links to Reading and Bracknell (No. 13 & 14), making it easily accessible for families. We offer free parking for staff and provide a flexible four-day working week option (7:30 AM to 6 PM), ensuring a balanced work-life environment while prioritizing the care and development of every child.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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