Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and—

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with a

Up to 28 days holiday per year (incl.

Your birthday off – it’s our gift to你!

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to工作

Menopause support through Peppy

Financial support through Salary Finan

Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension access through Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (

Opportunities to travel to other coun?

Job summary

Busy Bees Ashford Eureka Park is a Good-rated by Ofsted nursery and part of the UK’s leading nursery group. As an Early Years Educator, you’ll create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive and grow.

You’ll lead activities under the EYFS framework, support intellectual, social and emotional development, and build strong links with families as the key person. Busy Bees offers extensive benefits and development opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Act as key person and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Role Overview:

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Ashford Eureka Park, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 108 children and is a friendly nursery featuring six base rooms along with a dedicated sensory room. Each age group has its own garden, allowing children to enjoy daily free flow access to outdoor play. Conveniently located within a local leisure complex, we are close to the M20 and the town center, making our nursery easily accessible for families. We also provide free parking for staff, ensuring a hassle-free experience during drop-offs and collections.

Busy Bees 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!
• 50% 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)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities:

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Required Qualifications:

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

At Busy Bees, we’re committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education