Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees In Portishead; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Mentorship and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees In Portishead is looking for an Early Years Educator to foster the development of children at their Harrogate nursery. In this rewarding role, you will assist in planning educational activities and create a safe environment for learning.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education, along with relevant experience. Busy Bees values quality education and offers numerous benefits, including competitive salary, professional development, and generous holiday provisions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to foster partnerships with children and families.
• Capability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Track and report on children's progress through assessments.
• Take on the role of Key Person for the children.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

We can consider 30hrs over 3 days or 40 hours over 4 days and can be discussed further at interview.

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

Harrogate Hornbeam Park is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 146 children, serving ages from birth to preschool. It was the first purpose-built addition to Busy Bees and offers extensive play resources and activities. The nursery acts a feeder to several schools in Harrogate, ensuring a smooth transition for children when they move on to school. Children particularly enjoy the investigation station, yoga area, and the self‑registration process each morning. The facility also provides free parking.

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 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!