Nursery Practitioner Level 2

Date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00

Location: Henham, Essex, GB, CM22 6

Application Deadline: 2026-12-08T18:43:48.877

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.

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 children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose-built nursery is located in the heart of the town, offering spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We provide free onsite parking, free breakfast, and lunch daily. We also offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, including full-time, part-time, or even a 4-day working week.

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 health resources

Recognitions and rewards through 'Celebrating You'

Development and training opportunities via 'Grow with Us'

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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offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bishops Stortford St Michaels Mead are proud to hold Ofsted rating of Good with a long-standing team. Our beautiful purpose built nursery is located in the heart of the town, and offers spacious rooms and large individual gardens. We offer free onsite parking and free breakfast and lunch daily. We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4-day working week! 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 to28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off its 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

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