Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to?

Job summary

Busy Bees Heathrow is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's development in a welcoming setting. You’ll plan learning activities, create a safe, stimulating environment, and build strong relationships with families.

Join a leading UK nursery group with a commitment to high-quality education, ongoing professional development, and a wide range of staff benefits. This role offers opportunities for career progression within Busy Bees and a chance to contribute to the Bee Curious

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare is required.
• Experience with children under 5 is preferred.
• Empathy and understanding – each child is unique.

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 families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

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 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

Busy Bees Heathrow, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 100 children in an open-plan building designed to inspire comfort and creativity. Our nursery offers a wide range of activities both indoors and outdoors through free-flow play, supported by a robust early years program and unique learning tools that help children develop their skills. Nestled in a peaceful area just outside of Stockley Park, our newly refurbished nursery creates a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment that equips children for growth and preparation for school, all under the guidance of our longstanding dedicated staff team. From freshly prepared meals to our enchanting baby suite, there’s so much to love about our nursery. Rated Outstanding in February 2019, we are the ideal choice for families. Additionally, we offer free lunches and free parking, with excellent links to the M25, M4, and easy bus routes, making our location highly accessible.

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.