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Part Time Regional Nursery Practitioner
Busy Bees Childcare
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Job summary
A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to join their team in Oadby and Wigston. This role offers invaluable experience working with children, assisting in delivering high-quality childcare and planning engaging activities. Successful candidates will receive support from inspiring qualified staff and have opportunities for professional development. Experience caring for children, alongside a Level 2 in Early Years is desirable. Apply now to be part of our extraordinary team.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Must be working or caring for children, whether voluntary or paid.
- Desirable to have a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above.
Responsibilities
- Involve in planning stimulating activities in line with EYFS.
- Assist in delivering high-quality childcare.
- Build effective relationships with children, parents, and team members.
- Ensure each child's needs are met.
- Contribute to safeguarding of all children.
Skills
Education
Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development.
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
Busy Bees Wigston Magna is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 54 children. Established in 1995, our nursery offers a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment. Housed across two floors, our four bright and cheerful rooms are designed to provide children with ample space to learn, develop, and have fun while prioritizing their comfort. Our outdoor play area encourages physical activity, healthy habits, and exploration of the world around them. Our practitioners prepare and plan activities that engage children in the outdoor learning environment, ensuring access to all areas of learning outside. We are conveniently located near Wigston Magna's shopping centre and adjacent to Memorial Park, allowing practitioners to support children in exploring their local area. With good links to local transport, this high-quality nursery is perfect for busy parents seeking early years learning in a convenient location.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our "Hive" benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off – it's our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts
- Wellbeing Hub resources to support your physical and mental health
- Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding team members
- Dedicated Grow With Us area sharing development opportunities and training
- Involvement in planning stimulating activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS
- Assisting in delivering a high level of quality childcare maintaining a professional and positive outcome for both children and staff
- Building effective relationships with children, parents and team members
- Ensuring each child's individual needs are met
- Contributing to the safeguarding of all children
- Actively work towards the apprenticeship standards provided by Busy Bees Education and Training with an expectation of completion within the agreed timeframe
- Be enthusiastic and proactive in developing own skills within the workplace
- Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
- Communicate with their line Manager regarding the activities and progress within the room
As an Apprentice, you will be working alongside inspiring qualified staff who will support and mentor you whilst completing your apprenticeship. You will attend bespoke Learning & Development courses where you will be provided with underpinning knowledge and skills to support you in everyday practice. A Development Coach will visit you regularly in your nursery, assessing the work you are creating, providing recognition for your progress and vital guidance to support you in the next part of your apprenticeship.
To apply you must be working or caring for children whether voluntary or paid. Having a Level 2 in Early Years, Maths and English grade C / 4 or above or functional skills level 2 is desirable.
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