Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Molescroft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Busy Bees Beverley, part of the UK's leading nursery group, is hiring a Nursery Practitioner Level 2. As an Early Years Educator you will support children's development and wellbeing, delivering the Bee Curious curriculum in a nurturing setting.

You will be the Key Person for a small group, work with families, and help plan engaging activities. We offer competitive pay, ongoing training, generous holiday allowance, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Experience with under-5s

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

Busy Bees Beverley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 102 children and offers an ideal environment for your child to learn, grow, and develop at their own pace. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional care, ensuring your child gets the best start in life. The nursery is equipped with a wide range of age-appropriate resources and engaging outdoor play areas, fostering endless learning opportunities that cater to each child's individual needs and interests.

Conveniently located on Grange Way, just a short distance from the A164 and a stone's throw from the ER Community Hospital, our Beverley nursery is perfectly positioned for those working at the hospital or in the nearby town centre, which is only a 10-minute drive away. Free parking is available for your convenience.

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 helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases 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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.