Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3

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

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team in Shenley. This role offers personal growth opportunities and a supportive environment focused on child development. With a competitive salary of up to £26,000 per annum, flexible working arrangements, and a variety of benefits including childcare discounts and health support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Join a company committed to excellence and inclusivity, where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Retail and Travel Discounts

Enhanced family leave

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met and support parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.

Skills

Childcare

Early Years Education

Observation and Assessment

SEND/ASL Support

Education

Level 2 Childcare Qualification

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner Level 2 or 3, Shenley

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Busy Bees Nurseries

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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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 up to £26,000 per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Shenley are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. The nursery has easy access to the M25, M1 and rail links to London. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 2 or 3 Practitioner, joining them in giving our children the best start in life.

Along with a fantastic place to work, we offer free parking, free uniform, free breakfast, and reward and recognition schemes. We are passionate about developing our team, so you will have access to our excellent in-house training academy.

We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week!

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £26,000 per annum (£12.50 per hour), plus additional benefits including:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• Retail and Travel Discounts, plus Big Benefits – our dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Free parking.

And so much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform for discounts at your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS standards, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Most importantly… 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 fantastic opportunities to work and learn on the job with industry-leading Practitioners and Educators, along with top-tier training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.