Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Rushmere St Andrew; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Rushmere St Andrew. This role offers a salary starting at £24,000, 28 days of holiday, and various benefits. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 Childcare qualification and enjoys working with children.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Support every individual child's needs, including SEND/ASL.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Patience

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

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22.06.2025

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Job Summary

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!

Looking for a new start…due to our rapid increase in demand we will be looking for practitioners to start in September.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Ipswich Rushmere are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. Situated at the edge of Rushmere Heath on the Bixley Farm Estate. Free onsite parking on both sides of the nursery via Foxhall Road or Main Road. The local cycle path runs by the nursery providing another choice of transport.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a starting salary from £24,000 per year (£12 per hour), 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 where you can find discounts for your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Most importantly…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, 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 always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector 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 central to our work. 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.