Early Years Educator (Level 2) – 4-Day Week & Benefits

About Early Years Ltd.; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to工作

Job summary

Busy Bees Bedford Elstow nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children under five. You’ll plan engaging activities, create a safe, stimulating learning environment, and act as Key Person, building strong partnerships with families.

You’ll join a leading UK nursery group that values high‑quality education, offers ongoing professional development and a 4‑day working week option, plus staff discounts and wellbeing support to

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children’s progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Busy Bees Bedford Elstow nursery is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children under five. You’ll plan engaging activities, create a safe, stimulating learning environment, and act as Key Person, building strong partnerships with families.

You’ll join a leading UK nursery group that values high‑quality education, offers ongoing professional development and a 4‑day working week option, plus staff discounts and wellbeing support to