Nursery Practitioner Level 3 - Part Time (Mornings)

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Addlestone is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to support children's early development. This part-time role (25 hours/week) involves creating a stimulating environment, leading educational activities, and ensuring children's care needs are met. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and have experience working with young children. Enjoy competitive salary and substantial benefits that support your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5.
• 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 EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to apply 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

Busy Bees is looking for a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis, working Monday to Friday, 08:00–13:00 (25 hours per week).

You'll play a key role in supporting children's early development in a nurturing, high-quality environment, with opportunities for growth and progression.

Join us and help shape bright futures at Busy Bees!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Addlestone is a newly purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 113 children, featuring large outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play. Conveniently located within a five-minute walk to the high street and just ten minutes from the train station, our nursery offers easy access for families. We provide free parking for staff and offer flexible working arrangements, creating a supportive and accommodating environment for our team.

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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow 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 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!