Overview
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. You may have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.
Busy Bees Sunshine Day Nursery in Shoreham-by-Sea is part of the Busy Bees group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. Busy Bees aims to ensure every team member is heard, valued, and nurtured. Our Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and confidence in young learners. The nursery is rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 110 children across all age groups, and underwent a full refurbishment in January 2024, featuring five purpose-built rooms and a large outdoor space for outdoor learning and exploration.
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.
Qualifications
* 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.
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)
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