Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Bee Curious curriculum

Staff discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Busy Bees in Colchester Stanway is seeking an Early Years Educator to support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children within our Busy Bees setting. You’ll contribute to delivering the Bee Curious curriculum and create engaging, safe learning spaces that nurture curiosity and confidence.

The role offers ongoing professional development, a competitive salary, and a wide range of staff benefits, including discounts, holiday entitlement, and well-being resources, within a

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding for each child
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience working with children under 5

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

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Colchester Stanway, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 103 children. Our large center boasts a longstanding senior team and beautifully designed garden areas tailored for each age group, providing a nurturing outdoor environment for exploration and play. Conveniently located near the A12, A120, and mainline train routes, we have easy access to Colchester town and surrounding villages via local bus routes. Additionally, we offer free parking for our staff, making it a great opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant community.

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)

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.

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 b 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.