Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Childcare; East Keswick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in East Keswick is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's development in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will assist with planning educational activities, create a safe learning atmosphere, and track children's progress. Required qualifications include a Level 2 in early years education and experience with children under 5.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Understanding that each child is unique.
• Ability to foster partnerships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver educational activities for children's development.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Overview

Busy Bees East Keswick, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and is situated in a purpose-built nursery with stunning views of the countryside, providing the perfect backdrop for your child’s ongoing development. We create an ideal setting for learning for babies through to preschoolers, offering a nurturing environment where every child can learn, flourish, and thrive. Our East Keswick nursery features light, airy rooms that allow for imaginative play and effortless creativity, along with access to expansive outdoor play areas, complete with secure, multi-surface spaces. Nestled along the A659, within close proximity to the M1, our nursery offers exceptional commuter links to York, Leeds, Harrogate, and the surrounding area. For your convenience, free parking is available.

Busy Bees Benefits - Competitive salary - Ongoing professional development and career progression - Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, discounts across 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

But wait, there’s more! You\'ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array 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 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!