Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Shoeburyness; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday allowance

Family support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Pension benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Shoeburyness is opening a state-of-the-art nursery this Winter and seeks passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the team. The role offers a competitive £13.90/hour and opportunities for career progression in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Join a warm, high-quality environment with up to 81 children, a focus on development, and benefits like generous holiday allowance and staff discounts. Begin your impactful career with Busy Bees today.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment by preparing materials and arranging spaces for exploration.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Be a Key Person, building strong relationships with families and monitoring each child’s progress.

Skills

Childcare

Early Years

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Shoeburyness!

Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Shoeburyness, this Winter, and we’re looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. This modern high-quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities - all in a warm nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up to 81 children, it’s a place where your care and creativity will truly shine.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay – £13.90 per hour
• Career growth – Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off – Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount – Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday – Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support – Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources – Access to Hive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme – Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks – Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel – Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Your Impact As A Nursery Practitioner

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment – Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities – Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey – Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home

What You’ll Bring to the Hive As A Nursery Practitioner

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills-able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities-keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development-applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive

If you have experience working with children—whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!