Nursery Practitioner Level 2

About the role

Join our team at Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group. As a Nursery Practitioner Level 2 you will support the intellectual, social and emotional development of children in our Newcastle Jesmond nursery. You will work within a supportive environment that values high‑quality early years education.

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 partnerships with children and their families.
• Track and report on children's progress through observations and assessments.

Required profile

• 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.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with extensive retail discounts.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
• Birthday off as a gift.
• 25% childcare discount.
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus.
• Menopause support, financial support, and employee assistance programmes.