Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Childcare; Sandy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Sandy is seeking an Early Years Educator to assist in planning and delivering educational activities for children. The role involves creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering partnerships with families, and tracking children’s progress. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. The position offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Pension access

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Ability to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Experience as an Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Track and report on children’s progress through observations.
• Foster partnerships with children and their families.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

Overview

Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group

Early Years Educator Level 2 – Busy Bees Nursery, Sandy

Looking to build your career in early childhood education? At Busy Bees, the UK’s largest and most trusted nursery group, you’ll help give every child the best start in life while growing in a role you’ll love.

About Busy Bees Sandy

Join our Ofsted-rated Good nursery in Sandy, located on the Sandy Secondary School site. With space for 70 children, it’s a warm, welcoming space that puts learning first. Enjoy free staff parking, flexible working hours, and options like four-day weeks and job shares.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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
• Support for menopause through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension access through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub, and opportunities for development and recognition.

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.

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!