Nursery Practitioner Level 3

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic nursery team at a leading establishment committed to providing children with the best start in life. As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in nurturing and developing young minds, ensuring every child's needs are met while fostering a fun and engaging environment. With competitive salary offerings and a wealth of benefits, including generous holiday allowances and childcare discounts, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early years education. Be part of a supportive culture that values inclusivity and professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Onsite Parking

Dress down Friday

Staff social events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Observation Skills

Planning and Assessment

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Sevenoaks Riverhead are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team looks forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £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 50% discount.
• 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.
• Onsite Parking
• Dress down Friday
• Staff social events

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 with discounts for popular places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure each 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 challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all… 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, along with sector-leading 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 at the heart of everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.