Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a positive impact on children's lives. With a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including generous holiday allowances and childcare discounts, this position is perfect for those committed to early childhood education. Join a warm and friendly environment where your contributions are valued, and help provide children with the best start in life while enjoying a fulfilling career in a supportive culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare

Early Years Education

Observation and Assessment

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Hemel Hempstead

Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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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 achieve just that!

Salary up to £26,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour)

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Apsley are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. 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.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £26,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour), 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!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50% from day 1.
• 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.