Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Menopause & family support

Health & wellbeing resources (Hive)

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art setting in Aylesbury and seeks passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. You’ll work in a modern, high-quality environment filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities for growth.

We offer competitive pay (£13.77/hr), ongoing professional development, a birthday off, childcare discounts, generous holidays, menopause & family support, wellbeing resources, and a range of financial benefits as part of our Bee Curious curriculum

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required.
• Proven experience with children under 5.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities to keep learning spaces structured and engaging.
• Deep understanding of child development and EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by planning and arranging rooms to spark exploration and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities, delivering experiences that support physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey, supporting development and building strong family connections.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Early Years Education

Proven experience under 5

Strong communication

Excellent organisational abilities

Deep understanding of child dev.

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Bees has opened a state-of-the-art,inAylesbury and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitionersto join our team!

Thismodern, high-quality setting is filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in awarm, nurturingenvironment designed togive our children the best start in life. With space forup to 102 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us as a Nursery Practitioner

Competitive pay– £13.77 per hour!

Career growth– Ongoing professional development & progression

Birthday off– Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!

50% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others

Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!

Menopause & family support– Helping you through life’s big moments

Health & wellbeing resources– Access toHive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme– Because a healthy commute is a happy commute

Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance

Opportunities to travel – Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Your Impact as a Nursery Practitioner

Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment– Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.

Lead Engaging Educational Activities– Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)framework.

Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey– Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You’ll Bring to the Hive as a Nursery Practitioner

Level 3 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education

Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor early childhood education

Strong communication skills—able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues

Excellent organisational abilities—keeping learning environments structured yet exciting

Deep understanding of child development—applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.