Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | BN43 6DA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Busy Bees Childcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 19648 |
Summary
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 Busy Bees Sunshine Day Nursery in Shoreham-by-Sea Rated, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, accomodates 110 children across all age groups, babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. The nursery underwent a full refurbishment in January 2024 and now boasts five purpose-built rooms and an extensive outdoor space that supports outdoor learning and exploration. 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 engaging educational activities that foster children’s development. - Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment. - Promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in the care and support you provide. - Collaborate with a dedicated team to create the best possible learning experiences.
Ideal Candidate - No formal qualifications are required, although experience in early years settings would be an advantage. - A genuine passion for working with children and a strong willingness to learn. - Empathy, patience, and understanding – recognising that every child is unique. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today — apply now!
Key Responsibilities - Support the delivery of engaging educational activities that foster children’s development. - Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment. - Promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity in the care and support you provide. - Collaborate with a dedicated team to create the best possible learning experiences.
Ideal Candidate - No formal qualifications are required, although experience in early years settings would be an advantage. - A genuine passion for working with children and a strong willingness to learn. - Empathy, patience, and understanding – recognising that every child is unique. - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today — apply now!