Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Busy Bees Nurseries
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Milton Keynes
Contract type: Full time

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
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Milton Keynes Browns Wood, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 101 children. Our longstanding staff, including a passionate chef, focus on teaching and fostering strong, secure relationships with both children and their families. We maintain robust connections with local schools, participating in events like parents' evenings and stay-and-play sessions for new intakes, enhancing community ties. Conveniently located with a bus stop at the end of our path leading to Kingston, we also offer free parking for our staff. Enjoy additional benefits through our Hive program, which provides discounts at various retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and nurturing environment.
Busy Bees Benefits
Key Responsibilities
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
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Milton Keynes Browns Wood, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 101 children. Our longstanding staff, including a passionate chef, focus on teaching and fostering strong, secure relationships with both children and their families. We maintain robust connections with local schools, participating in events like parents' evenings and stay-and-play sessions for new intakes, enhancing community ties. Conveniently located with a bus stop at the end of our path leading to Kingston, we also offer free parking for our staff. Enjoy additional benefits through our Hive program, which provides discounts at various retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and nurturing environment.
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)
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.
- 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.
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