Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hive discounts

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension (Cushon)

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to lead development through engaging activities and a caring, safe environment. You will work with children under 5, following EYFS guidance, and collaborate with families to support each child's growth.

A strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing is highlighted. The role offers career progression within Busy Bees’ extensive nursery network and access to the Hive benefits platform for discounts and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong communication with children and families is essential.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan activities and maintain a safe, stimulating environment.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidance and child development principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and prepare learning materials.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Oversee key person responsibilities and build strong family connections.
• Support ongoing professional development and career progression.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education or higher

Job description

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. 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.

Role Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections., Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant, you'll be at the forefront of delivering outstanding c…
• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• 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!
• 50% childcare discount
• 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)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK, 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

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Braintree Galleys Corner, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. Our secure entry system and large, spacious rooms create a safe and welcoming environment for children to thrive. Our longstanding senior team is passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and works closely with local schools to ensure smooth transitions. We also promote the local children's center and library, enriching our community ties. Conveniently located, we are a 15-minute walk to Braintree Village and a 7-minute drive to both Braintree town and train station, with direct lines to London Liverpool Street. A bus stop is located opposite the nursery, and we have easy access to the A120. Staff enjoy free parking, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant setting.