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 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 Thurstaston is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 86 children, providing a warm and welcoming environment designed to help children thrive. This purpose-built nursery features multiple rooms for toddlers and preschoolers, offering bright and airy spaces for play and learning. In addition to ample indoor space and resources, the nursery boasts a fantastic outdoor area, as well as its own off-site Forest School, offering children invaluable outdoor learning experiences. Located in the heart of the village on Thurstaston Road, the nursery is a 10-minute walk from Thurstaston Common and a 5-minute walk from Dawpool C of E Aided Primary School. For those using public transport, School Lane bus stops, serving routes 671, 672, and 673, are conveniently located right outside the nursery. Free parking is available for staff. **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) But wait, there’s 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. Role Responsibilities: **Key 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 b 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 - 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.