Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Dudley is looking for an enthusiastic Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner. In this role, you will ensure the needs of individual children are met, engaging in their development and supporting parents. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience working with children. You will enjoy a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including holiday and childcare discounts. Join a friendly team that values personal growth and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Your Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is required.
• Skills in observations, assessments, and planning for children's development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every individual child’s needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.
• Work collaboratively with parents on SEND / ASL needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Observation and assessment skills

Ability to encourage child development

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Dudley are proud to hold Ofsted rating OUTSTANDING. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

• Free Parking* *Great links to bus links to Dudley*

About our Benefits

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

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• 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 a 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 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 Nursery 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.