Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Busy Bees as a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3 in Bishop's Stortford, where you'll support children's development in a nurturing environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous holidays, and various employee benefits like childcare discounts and wellness support, all while making a significant impact in early childhood education.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

50% childcare discounts from day 1

Employee Assistance Program for health & wellbeing

Retail and travel discounts

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with children as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare experience

Observation and assessment skills

Communication

Ability to support SEND/ASL needs

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Bishop's Stortford

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Busy Bees Nurseries

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Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that.

We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week!

Salary of up to£27,per annum (£13 per hour)

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good. The long-standing team look forward to welcoming a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3 to support them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town,and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking andfree breakfast and lunch daily.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £27, per annum (£13 per hour), depending on experience and qualifications. Plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) PLUS a day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50% from day 1.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• Retail and Travel Discounts, plus Big Benefits – Our dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’.
• Enhanced family leave .

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as Nursery Practitioner

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification and haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.