Morning or Evening Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in St Albans is seeking a Morning or Evening Nursery Practitioner. The role involves ensuring every child's needs are met, supporting families, and fostering a fun learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant childcare qualification and experience with children. Excellent benefits include a salary of up to £11.53 per hour, holiday pay, childcare discounts, and mental health support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience with children, especially those with SEND/ASL needs.
• Ability to take ownership of children's observations and assessments.
• Passion for encouraging children's development.

Responsibilities

• Meet every child's needs, especially those requiring extra support.
• Manage observations, assessments, and care planning.
• Encourage and praise children's achievements.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Observation skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

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Morning or Evening Nursery Practitioner, St Albans

Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

St Albans, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Summary

Morning shift (7am to 10am) or afternoon shift 4pm to 7pm

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at St Albans Hospital are proud to hold Ofsted rating Outstanding. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Nursery Practitioner on a part-time basis, joining them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £11.53 per hour, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 25%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform to explore discounts at various places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children according to EYFS, providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer opportunities to work and learn alongside leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities, promoting respectful and collaborative working environments.