Nursery Practitioner Level 3

About Early Years Ltd.; Southend-on-Sea, Shoeburyness; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Busy Bees in Shoeburyness is opening a state-of-the-art nursery and seeks a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join a warm, nurturing team.

You will create safe, stimulating spaces, lead EYFS-aligned activities, and support children’s holistic development while building strong family connections.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
• Experience with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials to encourage exploration.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS to support development.
• Be a Key Person, building strong, trusting family connections to support learning at nursery and home.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Child development understanding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Experience with under 5 children

Job description

Role Overview:

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

Role Responsibilities:

Your ImpactAs 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 theEarly 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, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home

Required Qualifications:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification inEarly Years Education
• Proven experience working with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor 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!

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