Nursery Practitioner Level 2

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive nursery team as a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner in Guildford! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in children's lives, providing them with the best start in life. Enjoy a supportive environment with leading practitioners, best-in-sector training, and a range of fantastic benefits including 28 days holiday, your birthday off, and health & wellbeing support. With a focus on child development and a fun, engaging atmosphere, this position is perfect for those passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering their growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate leave

Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Observation and assessment skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

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About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Guildford Hanover are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Free parking, less than a five-minute walk from Guildford London Road station/town centre, free meals during your shift, work four days and have a full day off during the week.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £24,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.