Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Childcare; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider in St. Neots is seeking an Early Years Educator responsible for fostering the development of children in a safe and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and prior experience with young children. This role offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a range of benefits including holiday and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Private Medical Insurance discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children’s progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare

Job description

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 partnership with BBC Children in Need gives fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery

Join our passionate team at Busy Bees in St Neots, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 93 children. Our dedicated staff focus on supporting each child to be their own unique self, with an emphasis on building confidence and self-esteem. We maintain strong links with local schools and are actively building connections with the nearby elderly home, fostering community engagement. Located in a quiet area just a five-minute walk from local shops, eateries, and bus stops, our nursery offers convenience for families and staff alike. We provide free parking and a range of flexible working hours to suit your work‑life balance, from half days to full days and options for two to five-day work weeks.

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)

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money 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.

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.
• 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!