Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Role Overview Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As 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. About Us Busy Bees is the UKs 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. Why 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, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support childrens lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and features a longstanding staff team, with some members having been with Busy Bees for over 15 years. Our passionate team consistently strives to provide the best start in life for our children through a variety of educational programs, including UP, a toilet training program, UP and Active with Buzz, the School program, Busy Hands, and the Bee Curious curriculum. We also implement a "Sign of the Week" initiative and maintain a good ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. Our nursery offers large outdoor areas specific to each age group, and we engage parents through regular events such as parent evenings, stay-and-plays, and tea parties. We celebrate a harvest festival each October, donating to our local food bank, and organize outings and community walks. We host open days where local businesses are invited, and parents with specific occupations are welcomed to share their knowledge with the children. Conveniently located near a bus stop just a minutes walk away and next to a convenience shop, we are also close to picturesque lake and woodland walk areas. We offer free parking for staff, along with a work anniversary acknowledgment program, a LOVE voucher/staff shout-out scheme, and staff discounts for childcare, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team. Busy Bees Benefits * 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) * Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! * 25% 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) We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a range of discounts and a Wellbeing Hub to support your health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and there are development opportunities to help you grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities * Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote childrens development. * Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment. * Take on the role of Key Person, fostering partnerships with children and their families. * Track and report on childrens progress through observations and assessments. Qualifications * 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 an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now! J-18808-Ljbffr