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Join Our Team at Busy Bees –
Leading Nursery Group in the UK
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
Providing excellent
childcare in West Dundee, our 94 place nursery is situated within
the grounds of Ninewells Hospital and set in an attractive natural
landscape with mature trees and well-maintained enclosed gardens.
With just a 5-minute drive from the A90 and a 10-minute drive from
the centre of Dundee, with free onsite parking
available.
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!
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.
Role Responsibilities:
Key
Responsibilities
Assist
in preparing and delivering educational activities for
children.
Support the team in maintaining a
safe and nurturing environment.
Help children
develop socially, emotionally, and physically through engaging
play-based learning.
Ensure the welfare and
safety of all children is maintained.
Our hourly rates of pay
differ for people under 21 but they are above national minimum wage
levels. For employees aged 21 and above, our hourly rate of pay is
£12.75.
Required Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate
No formal qualifications required, although prior
experience in early years settings is beneficial.
A passion for working with children and supporting their
development. xkybehq
Empathy and understanding – each
child is unique.
Get started in
early years education with Busy Bees—apply now!