Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Lewes is seeking a dedicated **Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner** to provide quality care to children. Join a supportive team in a fully refurbished nursery that values personal growth and offers excellent benefits, including competitive salary, ample holidays, and enhanced family leave.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Up to 50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children as an Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner.
• Must hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Skills in supporting SEND/ASL needs are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met and support parents.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Observation

Planning

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Lewes

Client: Busy Bees Nurseries

Location: Lewes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8ca68a552097

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

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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 Lewes 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.

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, or part-time 20 hours per week (flexible).

Our nursery is recently fully refurbished, located close to Lewes town with shops, restaurants, and within a 5-minute walk to the train station and major bus routes.

Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £24,000 for level 2 and £24,000 for level 3 per annum, plus:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your Birthday off
• Up to 50% Childcare Discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave

Additional benefits include well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to Smart Hive discounts.

Role Expectations

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

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants 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 and Culture

Busy Bees offers a dynamic and evolving career with excellent training and support. Our purpose and values are central to our culture, promoting inclusivity and diversity.