Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

TN United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a renowned nursery, where your passion for early childhood education will shine. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in nurturing and developing young minds, ensuring each child's unique needs are met. With a strong focus on personal growth and development, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where you can thrive alongside experienced practitioners. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous holiday allowances, childcare discounts, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this is the role for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare qualification (Level 2 or 3)

Experience with children

Observation and assessment skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 2 Childcare qualification

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Epsom

Client: Busy Bees Nurseries

Location: Epsom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ad97a7ec2262

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Epsom 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.

Our beautiful two-story building has three large spacious gardens and is based in Epsom, with Epsom Train Station and local bus stops within a 5-minute walking distance. We offer staff lunch every Friday and staff breakfast on the first day of every month.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £26,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• 50% Childcare Discounts (level 3)
• 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 where you can explore and find discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• 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 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.