Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Childcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to help foster children's intellectual, social, and emotional development. Located in Leeds, this role requires a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. The position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding that each child is unique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Overview

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 our Nursery

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and provides a light and bright setting that offers endless opportunities for children to reach their full potential. Our nursery is conveniently located on Otley Road, with large signage clearly visible from the road. Access to public transportation is excellent, with several bus routes servicing the main Otley Road, including numbers 1, 6, 7, 27, N1, and PH2, all stopping just outside our nursery doors. For added convenience, free parking is available.

Benefits

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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!