Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Northampton seeks a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3 to support child development. The position offers a salary of £24,000 per annum, with a range of benefits including childcare discounts and holiday leave. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing the best start in life for children.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts up to 50%

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Roles can include Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's individual needs are met.
• Oversee assessments and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Northampton

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Busy Bees Nurseries

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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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 achieve just that!

Salary from £24,000 (Level 2) to £24,000 (Level 3) per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Northampton Riverside Park are looking 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 from £24,000 to £24,000 per annum (£11.66 to £12 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%.
• 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 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.