Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN

Busy Bees; Corby; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause & family support

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees has opened a state-of-the-art nursery in Corby and is seeking passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join the team. The role offers competitive pay of £13.90 per hour and a supportive, growth-focused environment designed to give children the best start in life.

As a Nursery Practitioner, you’ll create safe, stimulating learning spaces, deliver EYFS-aligned activities, and build strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Education or above
• Experience with children under 5
• Strong communication with children, parents and colleagues
• Organised, proactive, and able to plan engaging activities
• Knowledge of EYFS framework would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS
• Act as a Key Person to support individual development and family partnerships
• Contribute to a nurturing team culture focused on child-first outcomes

Skills

Strong communication

Excellent organisation

Understanding of child development

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Corby!

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Bees has opened a state-of-the-art, in Corby and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team!

Thismodern, high-qualitysetting will befilled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities—all in awarm, nurturingenvironment designed togive our children the best start in life. With space forup to 101 children, it's a place where your care and creativity will truly shine

Why You’ll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Practitioner

• Competitive pay – £13.90 per hour!
• Career growth – Ongoing professional development & progression
• Birthday off – Because you deserve to celebrate YOU!
• 50% childcare discount – Supporting your family while you support others
• Up to 28 days holiday – Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support – Helping you through life’s big moments
• Health & wellbeing resources – Access toHive, our amazing wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Cycle to Work scheme – Because a healthy commute is a happy commute
• Pension & financial perks – Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel – Learn from childcare professionals around the world

Your Impact As A Nursery Practitioner

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment – Thoughtfully prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Lead Engaging Educational Activities – Plan and deliver exciting experiences that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Be a Key Person in a Child’s Journey – Take an active role in overseeing children’s development, addressing care needs, and building strong, trusting family connections to support their learning both at nursery and at home.
• This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference, while being part of a team that values creativity, care, and professional growth.

What You’ll Bring to the Hive As A Nursery Practitioner

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5 and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Strong communication skills – able to connect with children, parents, and colleagues
• Excellent organisational abilities – keeping learning environments structured yet exciting
• Deep understanding of child development – applying your knowledge to plan and deliver engaging activities that help young learners thrive
• If you have experience working with children – whether as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse – and you’re ready to shape young minds with passion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment – Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.