Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Part Time

Busy Bees; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Addlestone is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. The role involves creating a stimulating environment and leading activities for children under 5. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with young children. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a childcare discount and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Ongoing training & career development

Private medical cover

Pension access

Qualifications

• Experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

Join Busy Bees Addlestone as a Part-Time Level 3 Nursery Practitioner. The UK’s Leading Nursery Group. We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our newly built Addlestone nursery on a part-time basis — either afternoons (1pm–6pm, Mon–Fri) or three full days per week.

As part of Busy Bees - the UK’s largest and most trusted nursery group - you’ll work in a modern, purpose-built setting with large outdoor spaces, just minutes from Addlestone high street and train station. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and award-winning support for our teams, you’ll be joining a company that puts both children and educators first.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary
• Up to 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Ongoing training & career development
• Hive platform with retail discounts & wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Cycle to Work scheme, private medical cover & pension access
• Free staff parking & flexible working options

You’ll also take part in meaningful community projects through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, and be supported in delivering our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum every day.

Apply now and help give every child the best start in life — with a team that values you just as much.

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 capable or, 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!