Job Description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector.

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  Join our committed team at Busy Bees in Biggleswade, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our dedicated staff, some of whom have been with us for over 12 years, prioritize the best interests of all children and their families. We maintain strong links with the local community, collaborating to provide the highest quality care and education. Conveniently located just a 15-20 minute walk from the town center and close to bus stops and train stations, our nursery is easily accessible. We offer free parking and are near a local gym, swimming pool, and various shops, enhancing our community engagement. Flexible working options are available, including a four-day working pattern and part-time as well as full-time contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-focused environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

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• Competitive salary

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

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• Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities for children.

Ideal Candidate

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• No formal qualifications required, although prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.

Get started in early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!