Nursery Practitioner Level 2

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.

Busy Bees Chineham in Basingstoke, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built, single‑storey nursery with a capacity of 98 children. Conveniently located with easy access to the M3 and M4 motorways and close to Basingstoke train station, we are just a five‑minute walk or a two‑minute drive away from Chineham Business Park. Our nursery offers ample parking for staff and visitors, ensuring hassle‑free drop‑offs and collections.

Additionally, there is a bus service linking the town to Chineham village, enhancing accessibility for families. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment that supports each child's growth and development.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

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!