Level 3 Early Years Practitioner - Lead Key Person

Busy Bees Nurseries; Wantage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum and mentor unqualified team members in a busy Oxford Rockwell setting.

With a strong focus on care, education, and professional growth, you will help deliver engaging activities, build strong relationships with families, and support children’s development in a thriving nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years education.
• Experience working with children under 5.
• Empathy and understanding—each child is unique.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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

Skills

EY Level 3 qualification

Experience with under-5s

Empathy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Level 3 Qualified Early Years Assistant to contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum and mentor unqualified team members in a busy Oxford Rockwell setting.

With a strong focus on care, education, and professional growth, you will help deliver engaging activities, build strong relationships with families, and support children’s development in a thriving nursery environment.