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Nursery Practitioner Level 2


Company : Busy Bees


Location : Hempstead, England


Created : 2026-03-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKnAs an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.nAbout Us 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.nWhy Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.nOur Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.About our Nursery Busy Bees Hempstead, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 76 children and features a dedicated team of both longstanding and new staff members who are passionate about providing children with the best start in life. Our nursery includes a sensory room in the baby room, creating a nurturing, home-from-home environment. We maintain strong links with the school next door, ensuring our children are well-prepared for school readiness. Conveniently located just a short 10-minute walk from Hempstead Valley bus station, which offers links to Medway towns, we are also close to motorway connections. We provide free parking for staff, making it accessible for everyone.Busy Bees BenefitsnnCompetitive salarynOngoing professional development and career progressionnOur Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersnUp to28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)nYour birthday off its our gift to you!n25% childcare discountnEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusnMenopause support through PeppynFinancial support through Salary FinancenEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersnCycle to Work schemenEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonnDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)nnnBut wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.Key ResponsibilitiesnnAssist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's development.nCreate a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.nTake on the role of Key Person, fostering b partnerships with children and their families.nTrack and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.nWhat Were Looking For:Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.Experience working with children under 5.Empathy and understanding each child is unique.Strong communication and organisational skills.You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.Start your rewarding career in early childhood education todayapply now!