Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Staff discounts

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Milton Keynes is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's intellectual, social, and emotional development through engaging activities and a nurturing approach. You will contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment and work closely with families to monitor progress.

Join a leading UK nursery group with strong career progression, a focus on wellbeing, and opportunities for professional development within our Busy Bees family.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

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 and build partnerships with families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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.

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.

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.
Come and be part of something special at Busy Bees Milton Keynes Browns Wood! You will join a friendly, long-standing team supported by experienced management, who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and giving every child the best possible start in life.
Our spacious centre offers beautiful gardens, a dedicated training office and a large concourse, providing opportunities to work with smaller groups of children and deliver engaging activities.
With convenient local amenities, ample staff parking and fantastic opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career, it’s a wonderful place to grow, thrive and make a real difference every day.

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.