Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Croydon seeks a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support children's early development in a nurturing environment. With a salary up to £24,000, this role offers opportunities for personal growth and involvement in an inclusive culture promoting child welfare.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in early years education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Observation Skills

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 achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Croydon are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery is within walking distance to Waddon train station and a 35-minute train journey into London. There are also direct routes into Sutton, plus we have onsite free parking.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary up to £24,000, and 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!
• 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 favorite places.

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every child's needs are met, including supporting parents with 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*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer fantastic opportunities to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.