Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner for its Hexham nursery. This role involves ensuring children's development needs are met while creating a fun and engaging environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and relevant experience, with opportunities for personal growth within a supportive team.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience with children is essential.
• Ideal backgrounds include Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare

Observation

Planning

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 Hexham NE46 1DR are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner FULL or PART Time to assist in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £24,000 per annum, 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 to explore discounts at your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• 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 appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Most importantly… have FUN!

*To apply, 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 ever-evolving. We offer opportunities to learn and work alongside leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. With over 40 years of success, we pride ourselves on providing a rewarding career path.

About the Culture

Our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the community. We promote an inclusive culture, welcoming applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.