Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established childcare provider is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Bury St Edmunds. You will ensure that each child's needs are met, and support their development in a fun and nurturing environment. The role requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification and experience with children. The position offers a salary starting at £24,000 per annum, along with generous benefits including childcare discounts and well-being support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Retail and Travel Discounts

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant or Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met, including SEND/ASL support.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Experience working with children

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Busy Bees Nurseries

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Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Summary

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 achieve just that.

Excellent Pay Rates!£24, per annum (£12 per hour)

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Bury St Edmunds benefits from a one-storey, purpose-built nursery, which is set in a peaceful wooded area on the site of West Suffolk Hospital, with ample convenient parking available. The warm, friendly and supportive staff are here to help you every step of the way through your childcare journey and cannot wait to offer you a warm welcome to the Busy Bees family this June/July.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a starting salary from £24,000 per annum (£12 per hour), plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) PLUS a day off for your birthday.
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• Retail and Travel Discounts, plus Big Benefits – Our dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform ‘Smart Hive’.
• 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 amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as 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 the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we 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 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 across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.