Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Job Details:

• Location: Kempston, Bedfordshire, GB, MK42 7


• Application Deadline: 2026-10-29T16:56:08.013

Job Description

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 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.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

• We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.


• Introduction 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 children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for 112 children. Our dedicated team delivers excellence and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to enhance children's learning experiences. The nursery is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily accessible via the A6 and A421. We also provide free parking for our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week and contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive!

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)


• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub


• Celebrating You section for recognition and rewards


• Grow with Us — training and development opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering educational activities that promote children's 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 children's progress through observations and assessments.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Level 2 qualification in early years education/childcare.


• Experience working with children under 5.


• Empathy and understanding that each child is unique.


• Strong communication and organisational skills.


• 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!

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Job DescriptionRole Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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 UsBusy 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.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, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.Our Charitable CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in
Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.About our NurseryJoin Busy Bees at our Bedford Elstow nursery, rated Good by Ofsted with a capacity for 112 children. Our dedicated team thrives on delivering excellence and utilizes natural spaces in our Bumbles and Preschool Gardens to enhance children's learning experiences. Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the bus stop (park and ride) and easily accessible via the A6 and A421, we also provide free parking for our staff. Enjoy the flexibility of a 4-day working week option as you contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive!Busy Bees BenefitsCompetitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off its our gift to you!25% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to