Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Tetford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Busy Bees Nurseries as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in Thetford, where you can make a difference in children's lives. Enjoy a competitive salary of £24,000 per annum, structured benefits, and a supportive working environment. Benefit from flexible working arrangements, including a 4-day week, generous holiday, and tailored health & wellbeing support.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children (as Educator, Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations and planning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Observation

Planning

Support for SEND/ASL needs

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

Excellent new pay rates! From £24,000 per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Thetford are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good. We offer free onsite parking, a 1-hour lunch break, brilliant staffroom facilities, and free breakfast and lunch.

We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, including a 4-day working week! To be discussed at interview.

The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary from £24,000 per annum (£12 per hour), 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 discount of 50%.
• 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.

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 amazing benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we 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 in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.