<div><h3>Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK</h3><p>Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) – your chance to start a career in early childhood education while gaining valuable experience and ongoing support.</p><h3>About Us</h3><p>Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 locations. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and pride ourselves on a supportive workplace culture.</p><h3>Why Work at Busy Bees?</h3><p>Our environment empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces. You will be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum.</p><h3>Our Charitable Commitment</h3><p>In partnership with BBC Children in Need, we support community involvement and fundraising to help children’s lives.</p><h3>About Our Nursery</h3><p>Busy Bees Pershore (Birlingham) is an Ofsted‑rated outstanding nursery with a capacity of 62. The three‑story building houses 22 staff and offers outdoor play areas for each age group. The nursery provides free lunch, free parking and flexible contracts.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career progression</li><li>Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with retailer discounts</li><li>Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus</li><li>Menopause support through Peppy</li><li>Salary finance and employee assistance programmes</li><li>Cycle to work schemeCompany pension contribution via Cushon</li><li>Discounted private medical insurance</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Assist in preparing and delivering educational activities.</li><li>Support the team in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.</li><li>Help children develop socially, emotionally and physically through play‑based learning.</li><li>Ensure the welfare and safety of all children.</li></ul><p>Hourly rates: for staff under 21 above national minimum wage; for staff 21 and older £12.75 per hour.</p><h3>Ideal Candidate</h3><ul><li>No formal qualifications required; prior experience in early years is beneficial.</li><li>A passion for working with children and supporting their development.</li><li>Empathy and understanding – recognising each child’s uniqueness.</li></ul></div>