Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Early Years Educator to lead development across intellectual, social, and emotional domains for young children. The role emphasizes high-quality education, a positive learning environment, and ongoing professional growth within Busy Bees’ network.

Ideal candidates have a Level 2 qualification and experience with under-5s, plus strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare is required.
• Experience working with children under 5 is essential.
• Empathy and understanding for each child is important.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are needed.

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 children under 5

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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