Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Bedford is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their friendly team. This role involves ensuring the development of children, planning activities, and supporting families. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits designed to support employee wellbeing, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate professionals in the early years education sector.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met, including support for SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Teamwork

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 in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to help give our children the best start in life.

Good transport links, a longstanding team, a beautiful purpose-built setting, and opportunities for progression.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a starting salary of £24,000 per annum (£12 per hour), 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 benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favourite 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 any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing 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.