Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension access

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries, the UK's leading nursery group, is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will create safe, stimulating spaces and deliver EYFS-aligned activities to help children thrive.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years Education and experience with children under 5, with a focus on communication and organisation to plan engaging daily activities. Busy Bees offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional development.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Education or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication, organisational skills and ability to plan activities.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support child development.
• Lead Educational Activities: plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS.
• Key Person Role: support individual child development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Experience with under-5s

Job description

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

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.

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!


• 25% 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)

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.

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.

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.