Nursery Practitioner Level 2 – Sutton Scotney

£13.88 per hour (£28,870.40 annually based on 40 paid hours per week)
Sutton Scotney, near Winchester | SO21 3JW

Build your early years career with Busy Bees. We’re looking for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join our welcoming team, with training, support and opportunities to progress.

Whether you know your role as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Assistant or Early Years Educator, bring your enthusiasm and ideas to a team that supports your development.

About Our Nursery

Our 69-place nursery is set within a converted chapel in Sutton Scotney, north of Winchester. Garden spaces, regular village walks and strong community connections make this a lovely setting to develop your childcare career.

You’ll join an experienced team on Stockbridge Road, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3JW, with access to the A34 and A303. We welcome applications from Andover, Winchester, Whitchurch, Stockbridge, South Wonston, Micheldever and surrounding Hampshire villages.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• 25% childcare discount.

• Up to 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.

• Ongoing training and career progression.

• Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus.

• Retail discounts and wellbeing resources through Hive.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

• Menopause support through Peppy.

• Financial support through Salary Finance.

• Workplace pension, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted private medical insurance.

Apply today and grow your early years career with Busy Bees Sutton Scotney.

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.

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. Start your rewarding career in early childhood education today—apply now!