Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension access

PMI discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in the UK invites applications for an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children. You will help deliver the Busy Bees Bee Curious curriculum in a nurturing setting.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification and experience with under-5s, plus strong communication and organisational skills. Join a supportive team offering professional development, staff benefits and a positive work culture.

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

Organisation

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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

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.

About Us

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

Basingstoke Hatch Warren, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and is set across two converted barns in a quiet cul‑de‑sac. One building is dedicated to under 2s, while the other caters to 2‑3s and 3‑5s. Located in an affluent area of Basingstoke, we have strong connections with three good infant schools within walking distance. The nursery is conveniently situated near the M3, with bus stops just a five‑minute walk away, although accessing certain routes may require two buses. We offer free parking, a complimentary lunch for staff, and a staff room stocked with teas, coffees, and snacks, creating a supportive environment for our team.

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!
• 25% 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)

In addition, you’ll enjoy access to our Hive Wellbeing platform, resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section highlighting ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

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!