Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Horsham seeks a Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. The role requires a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification and previous experience working with children. Responsibilities include supporting individual child development, planning assessments, and creating a fun learning environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 for level 2 and £26,000 for level 3, along with generous benefits including holiday, childcare discounts, and health support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Ability to meet individual child's needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of assessments and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.
• Maintain a fun and engaging environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Ability to support SEND/ASL needs

Observation and assessment skills

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 Horsham 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 of £24, for level 2 and £26, for level 3 per annum, 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 haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly 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.