Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maidstone is hiring a Level 2 or 3 Nursery Practitioner. In this role, you will support children’s development and ensure their needs are met. Full-time or part-time options are available, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including discounts and well-being support. Join a friendly team and make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in working with children and supporting their development.
• Ability to create engaging and supportive environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every individual child's needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.
• Have fun while working.

Skills

Childcare Qualification Level 3

Observation and assessment

Supporting SEND/ASL needs

Teamwork

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 Maidstone Hospital are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 2 or 3 Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Full-time orpart-time working 3 days per weekavailabile!

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £24,for level 2 and £24, 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 up to50%.
• 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 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 Level3 Childcare qualification

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.

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