Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Busy Bees In Portishead; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, as an Early Years Educator in York. You'll foster children's development in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a range of benefits including competitive salary, holiday, and childcare discounts. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off!

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Empathy and understanding for each child's uniqueness.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• 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 key role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and offers ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life and have received awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We provide a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Heworth is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery with a capacity of 45 children, housed in a charming redbrick building. It features cozy rooms for learning and play, a secure playground for exploration, and is located in the leafy northern suburbs of York on Heworth Green. The nursery is accessible via the A1036, nearby bus stops, and is about a 30-minute walk from York train station. Free parking is available.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with retail discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off!
• 25% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Additional access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offers retail discounts and health resources. We also celebrate your achievements and provide growth opportunities to help you thrive 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.
• Foster strong partnerships with children and families as a Key Person.
• 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 for each child's uniqueness.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse is desirable.

Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!