Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Andover; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Busy Bees as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Andover and play a key role in ensuring the best start in life for children. With options for full-time or part-time work and a starting salary of £24,000, this role offers an engaging environment where you can grow and help children thrive. Enjoy benefits like generous holidays, well-being support, and a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Keyworker responsibilities in early years education.
• Knowledge of EYFS standards for child development.
• Ability to meet individual child needs, including SEND support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Plan and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and celebrate children's achievements.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Communication

Creativity

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees has assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Andover Picket Twenty are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our beautiful, purpose-built nursery is easily accessible on local bus routes.
Options to work full-time (40 hours per week) or part-time (2-3 days per week).

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £24,000 per annum, 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!
• 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 where you can explore discounts at your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all… have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading practitioners and educators in the industry, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional working environment.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of everything we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. We encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities as part of our inclusive culture.