Nursery Practitioner - Level 2. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster the intellectual and emotional development of children. Responsibilities include planning educational activities and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in early years education, experience with children under 5, and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Menopause support through Peppy

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare required.
• Experience working with children under 5 preferred.
• Ability to foster connections with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Track and report on children's progress.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

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 Leeds Headingley, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and provides a light and bright setting that offers endless opportunities for children to reach their full potential. Our nursery is conveniently located on Otley Road, with large signage clearly visible from the road. Access to public transportation is excellent, with several bus routes servicing the main Otley Road, including numbers 1, 6, 7, 27, N1, and PH2, all stopping just outside our nursery doors. For added convenience, free parking is available.

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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications: 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.

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