Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Loose; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious curriculum

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Job summary

Busy Bees Nursery seeks a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner in Sevenoaks, UK to support the Bee Curious curriculum and foster a warm, engaging learning environment for young children.

You will contribute to planning activities, support development, and work as a Key Person, building strong family partnerships while delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding that each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience as Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• 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

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Role 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 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

Sevenoaks, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 92 children, featuring a spacious two‑floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play. We maintain strong links with the local community, including the nearby library, and are conveniently located close to Sevenoaks train station, town centre, and various bus stations, ensuring excellent transport links. Our nursery offers free parking for staff and is equipped with CCTV for added security. We also provide a range of extracurricular activities, supported by our longstanding staff team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for all children.

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 a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding that 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.