Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Birthdays off

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Busy Bees Milton Keynes Browns Wood is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support the Early Years curriculum and provide high-quality care for children. You will plan activities, create safe learning environments, and work closely with families to support each child’s development.

Join a leading UK nursery group that emphasises professional growth, wellbeing, and collaborative teamwork. This role offers on-site working at the Browns Wood centre in Milton Keynes and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and rooms.
• Lead Educational Activities aligned with EYFS.
• Key Person role: oversee development and family connections.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 EY Education

Job description

Join Our Team as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner at Busy Bees, Milton Keynes Browns Wood – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Come and be part of something special at Busy Bees Milton Keynes Browns Wood! You will join a friendly, long-standing team supported by experienced management, who are passionate about delivering exceptional care and giving every child the best possible start in life.

Our spacious centre offers beautiful gardens, a dedicated training office and a large concourse, providing opportunities to work with smaller groups of children and deliver engaging activities.

With convenient local amenities, ample staff parking and fantastic opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career, it’s a wonderful place to grow, thrive and make a real difference every day.

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 capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.