Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Practitioner in Worcester to support child development and learning. This role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 per year with various benefits including childcare discounts and health support. Successful candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification and be committed to creating a fun and nurturing environment for children.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday day off

Free Parking

Lunch provided

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

Retail and Travel Discounts

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with children as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role is essential.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.
• Previous experience in early years education is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every child's needs are met and support parents.
• Manage observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Child development support

Observation and assessment

Fun and creativity

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.

Salary of £26,000 (Level 3) per annum.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool Warndon are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of Good. Conveniently situated off junction 6 (M5), next to Tesco Express. Our beautiful purpose-built nursery offers spacious rooms and expansive gardens, as well as free lunch, free onsite parking, free uniform, and colleague appreciation initiatives.

We are open to considering individuals seeking both full-time and part-time employment.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £26,000 per year (£12.50 per hour), plus entitlement to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off – an additional day off to celebrate your birthday with family and friends
• Free Parking – available outside the nursery all day
• Lunch – provided by our nursery chef or nearby options
• Childcare Discounts – up to 50%
• Health & Wellbeing Apps – Employee Assistance Program, Peppy, and mental health support
• Retail and Travel Discounts – via ‘Smart Hive’ benefits platform
• Enhanced family leave – first 12 weeks of maternity/adoption leave at full pay, with a return-to-work bonus, plus additional days off for appointments

Additional benefits include well-being initiatives, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and more.

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• Ensure every child's needs are met, supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs
• Manage observations, assessments, and planning in line with EYFS
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements
• Most importantly…have FUN!

*To apply, 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 constantly evolving. We offer opportunities to learn and work 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

Our purpose and values are central to everything we do. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.