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.
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.
Qualifications
* No formal qualifications required; prior experience in early years settings is beneficial.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and 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 partnership with BBC Children in Need, offers opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
Busy Bees Wigan Marylebone, rated “Good” by Ofsted, has a capacity of 76 children and is dedicated to providing an outstanding nursery experience. The nursery features three spacious rooms designed for children aged 3 months to 5 years, encouraging exploration and investigation, enabling children to develop the skills they need to grow into confident and happy individuals. Conveniently located on Walkden Avenue, near Wigan Town Centre and two local colleges, with direct bus route 50 yards away and free parking for staff.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Our “Hive” benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* Birthday off – 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
* Access to workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a range of retail discounts
* Wellbeing Hub resources to support physical and mental health
* Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding team members
* Grow with Us area providing development opportunities and training to support growth at Busy Bees
Pay
Our hourly rates of pay differ for people under 21 but are above national minimum wage levels. For employees aged 21 and above, the hourly rate of pay is £12.75.
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