Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their outstanding team in Chelmsford. This role offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with a supportive environment that values your contributions. You will play a crucial role in nurturing children's development, ensuring their needs are met, and creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. With competitive salary packages and generous benefits, including childcare discounts and well-being support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact on young lives.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Retail and Travel Discounts

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met as a keyworker.
• Plan and assess children's development in line with EYFS.

Skills

Childcare

Early Years Education

Observation and Assessment

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Chelmsford

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26.04.2025

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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.

Salary from £24,000 (Level 2) to £24,000 (Level 3) per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Chelmsford are proud to hold Ofsted rating Outstanding. The friendly, warm and diverse staffing team look forward to welcoming a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner to join them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary from £24,000 to £24,000 per annum (£11.66 to £12 per hour), plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) PLUS a day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• 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 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early 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.