Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Harrogate is looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to create a stimulating environment and lead educational activities for children. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience working with children under 5. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including a 50% childcare discount and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Ongoing training and career development

Enhanced family leave

Menopause and mental health support

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to plan and deliver educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to support children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group

We're looking for a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join Busy Bees Addlestone, a modern, purpose-built nursery with large outdoor spaces and excellent transport links.

Why Join Us?

Busy Bees is the UK's largest nursery group, with nearly 400 centres and a strong focus on quality education and staff wellbeing.

We've built a workplace culture where everyone is valued, heard, and supported to grow.

About Busy Bees Addlestone

Our nursery welcomes up to 113 children and boasts spacious outdoor areas that inspire active learning.

Just five minutes from the high street and ten from the train station, we offer free staff parking and flexible working options to support your work-life balance.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary
• 50% childcare discount
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Ongoing training and career development
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause and mental health support
• Hive platform: retail discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities for international travel and learning

Make a difference every day. Grow your career with Busy Bees.

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.

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 capability or excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• We are 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!