Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Childcare; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Stokenchurch is hiring a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to create a safe environment for children and lead educational activities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. This role offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive culture that values wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 28 days holiday + birthday off

50% childcare discount

Career development & training

Free parking

Access to benefits hub

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children's development and build family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Join Busy Bees - Where Careers Grow and Children Thrive. We're hiring Level 3 Nursery Practitioners at Busy Bees Stokenchurch, where you'll play a key role in helping children flourish in a safe, nurturing environment.

Why Busy Bees?

As the UK's leading nursery group, we offer real career progression, excellent training, and a supportive culture that values your wellbeing.

What You'll Get:

• Competitive pay
• Up to 28 days holiday + your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Career development & training
• Free parking & great transport links
• Access to our Hive benefits hub (retail discounts, wellbeing support & more)
• Enhanced family leave, mental health support & private medical options

About Stokenchurch Nursery

Our 58-place nursery offers modern facilities including outdoor play areas, a sensory room, and meals from our on-site chef. Conveniently located near the M40 with easy access for commuters.

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We're Looking For:

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Skills: Good communication, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

At Busy Bees, we're committed to care, quality, value, and service. If you have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, we encourage you to apply!

Ready to join a team that puts children - and you - first? Apply now and build a brighter future with Busy Bees.