Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Harrogate
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

Harrogate Cornwall Road is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 60 children. The nursery features thoughtfully designed rooms that group children by developmental stage, promoting learning and fun. It also has a creative outdoor garden area where children are encouraged to explore freely. Located in the heart of Harrogate on Cornwall Road, the nursery is just a 3-minute drive from the A61. Public transport options are convenient, with a bus stop on Rutland Road serving route X12 and Harrogate train station just a 20-minute walk away. The facility also offers free parking for added convenience.

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 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.

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!

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