Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees in Crawley seeks a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their team and provide essential early years education. The nursery offers a supportive environment, competitive salary of up to £24,000, benefits like enhanced family leave, and opportunities for personal growth. Candidates must hold relevant childcare qualifications and possess experience working with children.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts through Smart Hive platform

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience with children, such as an Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner, is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Ownership of observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Observation Skills

Planning Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification

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17.06.2025

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Job Summary

Are you looking for personal growth opportunities and a chance to develop your career in early years education? Busy Bees have helped thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Crawley Denvale Park are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. We are looking for a dedicated Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team and help give children the best start in life.

Our large, welcoming nursery offers scope for progression and excellent in-house training. Conveniently located near bus and train stations.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will receive a salary up to £24,000 per annum and benefits such as:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your Birthday off
• Health & Wellbeing Apps including Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Additional benefits include well-being support, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounts through our Smart Hive platform.

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• Ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS, providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.
• Most importantly, have FUN!

*To apply, you must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, such as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees offers exciting opportunities for growth, learning, and development, supported by sector-leading training and over 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide our work and interactions. We promote an inclusive culture, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.