Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees, Bagshot is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our nursery team. You will work with children under 5, supporting early years development in line with the EYFS framework, and you’ll be part of a caring, supportive environment.

In this role you’ll create a safe, engaging learning space, plan activities, and build strong relationships with families. We offer professional development, competitive pay, and a range of employee benefits as part of the Busy Bees 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 to support learning.
• Lead educational activities; plan and deliver activities aligned with EYFS.
• Key Person role: oversee children's development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at Busy Bees, Bagshot – 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.

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.

Busy Bees Bagshot is one of our newer nurseries, opening in 2025. Set within a spacious, modern environment, the nursery offers a warm and nurturing atmosphere, complemented by a secure, custom-designed outdoor space where children can learn, explore and thrive. The nursery is easily commutable, with excellent transport links, and has built strong, positive relationships with parents and the wider community. With a supportive and experienced leadership team in place, Busy Bees Bagshot is a fantastic environment for both children and colleagues to flourish.

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 we encourage you to apply!

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.