Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Shoeburyness; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday entitlement

Menopause & family support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Pension

Job summary

Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art nursery in Shoeburyness and seeks Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team. The setting can accommodate up to 81 children and promises a warm, nurturing environment where care and creativity shine.

You will deliver EYFS-aligned activities, support children’s development, and collaborate with families to ensure a positive start in life. This role offers competitive pay and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or higher.
• Proven experience with children under 5.
• Strong communication with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities and planning skills.
• Deep understanding of child development and EYFS principles.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment and arrange rooms to encourage exploration and growth.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Be a Key Person, overseeing children’s development and building family connections.

Skills

Experience with under-5s

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Passion for early childhood education

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Shoeburyness!

Are you ready to be part of something special? 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 – £13.90per 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

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.