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Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Take the next step in your career with Busy Bees as a Level 2 Qualified Early Years Assistant. Bring your experience and qualification to a nurturing environment, where you'll support children’s development through play-based learning and activities. This role offers the chance to further develop your skills in early childhood education while enjoying the benefits of a rewarding and flexible work environment.
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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
Busy Bees Arrowe Park is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery located in Woodchurch, with a capacity of 105 children. This daycare setting provides a wonderful environment where children are guided through their early years with engaging and enjoyable opportunities tailored to their individual needs and interests. The nursery offers a range of exciting activities and learning resources in light and spacious indoor areas, as well as a large outdoor garden.
The dedicated team designs and delivers stimulating experiences, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to support each child's development. Conveniently situated on Church Lane, it is just a 4-minute drive from the M53 at Junction 3, making it ideal for commuters. For public transport users, there is a bus stop directly opposite the nursery on Commonfield Road, served by routes 41 and 42.
Additionally, the nursery provides free parking.
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.
What to Expect as a Relief Early Years Educator:
Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Take on the role of Key Person, fostering strong partnerships with children and their families.
Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.
Ideal Candidate:
Level 2 qualification in early years education.
Experience working with children under 5.
Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.
Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!
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