Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is hiring a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 for their Durham location. This role involves supporting children's development and meeting individual needs, with a starting salary of £24,800 per year and additional benefits such as childcare discounts and health support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts - 25%

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience in a childcare role is essential.
• Experience as an Early Years Educator or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Observation and assessment skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Durham DH1 5SE is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team looks forward to welcoming a new Nursery Practitioner Level 2 - Full or Part Time, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £24,800 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 25%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to Work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform where you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ALN needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all… have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we take pride in our achievements.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the core of everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.