Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees Nurseries; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Welwyn Garden City is seeking an Early Years Educator to support children's intellectual, social and emotional development within our Bee Curious curriculum. You’ll join a leading UK nursery group renowned for high-quality education and staff development.

The role focuses on planning engaging activities, creating safe learning spaces, and forming strong relationships with families. A Level 2 EY qualification is typical, with opportunities for growth within our network.

Qualifications

• Empathy and understanding for each child is essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.
• Experience with young children supports effective learning.
• A genuine passion for early years development and care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Take on the Key Person role, building partnerships with families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations.

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

Join our friendly and supportive team at Busy Bees in Welwyn Garden City, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 87 children. We are passionate about providing every child with the best start in life and maintain strong links with our local community to enhance our educational offerings. Conveniently located on Shire Park, we are close to Welwyn Garden City town center and the train station, making our nursery easily accessible. We offer free lunch and parking, a day off for birthdays, and opportunities for staff to apply for qualifications and advance through our in-house training programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a dedicated and nurturing 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 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 an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.