Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN

Busy Bees Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£13.90/hour)

Career development & progression

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday entitlement

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work

Pension & financial perks

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners for a brand-new Corby nursery. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early years education, creating a safe, stimulating environment, and engaging children through EYFS-aligned activities.

The successful candidate will foster child development, support families, and contribute to a nurturing team culture within a leading UK nursery group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational abilities in EYFS learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment and prepare materials.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Be a key person in a child’s journey, supporting development and family connections.

Skills

Level 3 EYFS

Experience with under-5s

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview

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 nursery in Corby and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team! This modern, high‑quality setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities — all in a warm, nurturing environment designed to give our children the best start in life. With space for up 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 to Hive, 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

Role Responsibilities

As A Nursery Practitioner, your impact includes creating a safe, stimulating environment, leading engaging educational activities, and being a key person in a child’s journey.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education
• Proven experience working with children under 5
• 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.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.