Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Ashford, dedicated to delivering quality childcare. The role involves supporting children's growth, managing observations and developmental planning while enjoying a fun workplace. With fantastic benefits like 28 days holiday and childcare discounts, this is a chance to grow professionally in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, ideally in a nursery setting.
• Understanding of SEND/ASL needs.
• Ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Plan developmentally challenging next steps in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Empathy

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 have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Ashford Eureka Park are proud to hold Ofsted rating 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.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £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!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• 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 amazing benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• 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 and provide 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 and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse*

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 Nursery Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

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