Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Preston-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to enhance children's development through engaging educational activities. Responsibilities include creating a safe learning environment, and tracking children's progress. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in early years education, strong communication skills, and empathy. Enjoy competitive salary, professional development, and a variety of benefits such as up to 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and mental health support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Empathy and understanding of children's unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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

Our beautiful Stockton Bowesfield nursery has an Ofsted rating of Good, and has a capacity of 108. Our passionate team of staff strives to give all the children the best start in life. We have strong links to charities in the area to support those in need. Located in a busy industrial area our purpose built building is in the suburbs of Stockton‑on‑Tees. We're on Cygnet Drive, which is a short distance from the A66, A19, Stockton Town and Bowesfield Marsh and have a free onsite car park.

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)

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 shares 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.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!