Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Wantage; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their warm and friendly team. This role involves supporting children's development and ensuring their needs are met. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a supportive work environment where you can grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

50% childcare discount

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in childcare.
• Experience with children and understanding of EYFS is essential.
• Ability to support SEND/ASL needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Plan and assess children's developmental progress.
• Encourage children's achievements and overall well-being.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

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 achieve just that.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Oxford Rockwell are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good. 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.

We are located next to the Ford garage, formerly St Andrews preparatory school. We are a purpose-built nursery with a homely feel.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary starting from £24,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax and revitalize!
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - a generous 50% discount.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Program as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform offering discounts at various places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally appropriate next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and constantly evolving. We offer excellent opportunities to work and learn alongside leading practitioners and educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They shape how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.