Part Time Regional Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Childcare; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in East London is seeking a Regional Nursery Practitioner for a part-time role of 24 to 30 hours per week across 3 days. This position involves supporting educational activities and providing care for children under 5. No formal qualifications are needed, but applicants with Childcare experience or relevant qualifications may be preferred. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, travel reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and various wellness resources.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounts through Benefits and Wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, but Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare are a plus.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Experience in early childhood education roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of educational activities and engage with children.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in child care.

Skills

Experience with children under 5

Good communication skills

Team-working skills

Empathy and understanding

Job description

Overview

Regional/Area Nursery Practitioner Busy Bees is seeking a Regional Nursery Practitioner to provide support across 5 of our centres in the East London and South Essex area. This part-time role offers 24 to 30 hours per week across 3 days. This flexible position suits experienced practitioners, students with regular availability, or anyone looking to add consistent hours. No formal qualifications are required to apply, though applicants with a Level 2 or Level 3 in Childcare will also be considered. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required, as you will provide support across 5 centres with travel expenses paid.

Hourly rates are competitive, ranging from £12.30 to £12.77 depending on qualifications, with travel costs fully reimbursed. You will gain valuable experience across a variety of settings while joining a friendly and supportive team.

Busy Bees Benefits include ongoing professional development and career progression, the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts, up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), your birthday off, enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus, menopause support through Peppy, financial support through Salary Finance, an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, Cycle to Work, and Pension access with Cushon. You’ll also have access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform for discounts and wellbeing resources.

What to Expect as a Part Time Nursery Practitioner

• Support the delivery of educational activities and engage with children to foster development.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Promote inclusivity and diversity in care for all children.
• Work with a dedicated team to provide the best learning experiences.

What We’re Looking For

• Available to work 24–30 hours across 3 days.
• Proven experience with children under 5 is preferred; genuine commitment to giving children the best start in life.
• Empathy and understanding – every child is unique.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

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.