Nursery Practitioner Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned nursery in Portsmouth, where you can shape the future of young minds as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. Join a warm and friendly team dedicated to providing children with the best start in life. This role not only offers personal growth opportunities but also a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a range of well-being perks designed to enhance your work-life balance. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Discounts via Smart Hive

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare Experience

Observation Skills

Assessment Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Nursery Practitioner Level 3, Portsmouth

Client: Busy Bees Nurseries

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 059dba944328

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description

Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees has helped thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Portsmouth is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. Our warm and friendly team is looking forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, supporting them in giving children the best start in life.

Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will receive a salary of £24,000 per annum, plus:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your Birthday off
• Health & Wellbeing Apps – Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support
• NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution
• Enhanced family leave

Additional benefits include well-being perks, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, for discounts.

Role Expectations

• As a keyworker, ensure each child's needs are met, 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!

Requirements: Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, such 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 excellent on-the-job training and support in child development, backed by 40 years of success.

Our Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. We promote an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country where the vacancy is located, you may need a work permit. For more information, please check our Blog.

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Created on 24/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom