Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; North Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Busy Bees in Letchworth is seeking a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to support Early Years Educators in delivering high-quality care and education for children under five.

You will contribute to planning activities, maintain a safe, stimulating environment, and build strong relationships with families. This role offers growth opportunities within the UK's leading nursery group.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in EY education/childcare.
• Experience with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding for each child.
• 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

Experience with under 5s

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Join Our Team as a Level 2 Nursery Practitioer at Busy Bees, Letchworth – 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.

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 to28 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.

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Letchworth, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 148 children. Our longstanding staff are passionate about their roles and committed to providing quality care and education. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Letchworth town center, bus stops, and the train station, our nursery is easily accessible and we offer free parking at our centre. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a supportive and enthusiastic environment.

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 anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.