Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking an Early Years Educator in the UK to foster children's development in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include planning educational activities, ensuring child safety, and building family connections. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. The role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Plan and deliver activities that support children's development aligned with the EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Bristol Emersons Green, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 105 children and features a long-standing team passionate about providing the best start in life for every child. Our nursery includes a qualified early years teacher and offers excellent support for children with additional needs. Conveniently located near local schools, shops, and the library, we also provide free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our nurturing environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

In addition, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a broad range of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members. There is also a Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

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.

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!