Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks an Early Years Educator to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. The role involves planning and delivering educational activities, tracking progress, and building partnerships with families. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education and experience with children under 5. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and various employee benefits including up to 28 days holiday and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Wellbeing hub with discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Previous experience ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.

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 and understanding

Strong 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 our Nursery

Busy Bees Maidenhead Norden Road, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 80 children and offers a small, homely environment complemented by a wonderful outdoor area in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Our nursery benefits from good transport links and local amenities, making it accessible for families. We maintain strong community connections with local primary schools, Heartbeeps sensory and music groups, a local football coach, and a library bus service. Conveniently located on a bus route and near the train station, we also provide free parking for staff. Our close-knit team is dedicated to supporting each other and can assist at other local nurseries to enhance their own practice. We offer free tea and coffee, and flexible working hours can be discussed to create a supportive work environment.

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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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!