Job Description
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.
Lunchtime Cover – 12pm to 2:30 pm, with the opportunity to pick up additional hours if desired.
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.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Pershore (Birlingham) is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 62, housed in a charming three-story building with base rooms spread over two floors. l. Situated just outside the picturesque village of Pershore, the nursery is also easily accessible from Evesham, Tewkesbury, and Worcester, though there are no direct bus routes. Staff benefits include a free lunch, free parking, and flexible contracts with a variety of working hours or days available.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Unqualified Hourly rate: £12.30. Qualified Hourly rate: up to £14.07.
* 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.
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
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.
Ideal Candidate:
* Childcare qualifications are desirable but not essential; however, prior 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!