Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UKTake 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.

About UsBusy 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 CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children''s lives.

About our NurseryJoin our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Norwich Hospital, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 118 children. Our nursery has a strong community connection, with 60% of our parents being hospital staff and many longstanding team members, some of whom have their own children enrolled. We prioritize well-being and have recently refurbished our garden to enhance outdoor play. We also provide information about community activities available at the nursery to encourage family involvement. Located on the hospital site, we benefit from a bus service that stops just a two-minute walk away. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, with flexible options for working four long days and an additional day off, depending on staffing needs during recruitment. This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and community-focused environment.

Busy Bees BenefitsCompetitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp 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 bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)But wait, there’s more! You''ll also enjoy access to our

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platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

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Celebrating You

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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 anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!

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