Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause & family support

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Banbury is seeking Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our new nursery.

You will create a safe, stimulating environment, lead EYFS-aligned activities, and serve as a key person in each child’s development, delivering care with passion and purpose. We offer competitive pay (£14.40/hour), ongoing professional development, and generous benefits including 50% childcare discount and up to 28 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms to encourage exploration and growth.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS framework to support development.
• Be a key person in a child’s journey by building strong links with families and supporting learning at home.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Deep understanding of childdevelopment

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Proven experience working with children under 5

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Banbury!

Are you ready to be part of something special?This Winter Busy Beesis opening a state-of-the-art, nursery in Banbury and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitionersto join our team!

This modern, high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities - all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 110 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 - £14.40 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 to Hive, 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 ImpactAs 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's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early 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, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You’ll Bring to the HiveAs 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

If you have experience working with children - whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse, and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!