Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees In Portishead; Telford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious curriculum

Flexible four-day week

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Early Years Educator to join our team in the UK. You will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children, contributing to a supportive, high-quality education environment.

You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum and work with a committed team to deliver engaging activities, track progress, and support families as part of Busy Bees’ award-winning culture.

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with children under 5.

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

Empathy

Strong communication

Experience with under-5s

Education

Level 2 qualification in Early Years / 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 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

Join our committed team at Busy Bees in Telford Priorslee, an Ofsted-rated Good facility with a capacity of 108 children. Our longstanding staff is passionate and dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. The nursery is conveniently located with easy access to transportation, making it a breeze to reach local schools, community health teams, and groups, including close collaboration with the Co-operative. We are within walking distance of the town center and near the M54, with excellent links via train and buses. Staff enjoy free parking, a supportive team environment, and the option for a flexible four-day working week. We also offer competitive salaries, clear progression routes, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it a fantastic place to advance your career in early childhood education.

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.

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.