Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Busy Bees Nurseries; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Harlow is seeking a Qualified Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance for personal growth and access to exceptional training within the childcare industry. Benefits include flexible hours, free meals, 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and enhanced family leave. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have relevant experience, especially in supporting children’s development and meeting individual needs.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Free meals twice a week

Childcare discounts

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse.
• Understanding of EYFS guidelines and child development.
• Ability to support children with SEND/ASL needs.

Responsibilities

• As a keyworker, ensure every individual child’s needs are met.
• Take ownership of observation, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• Foster a fun learning environment.

Skills

Childcare support

Observation and assessment

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that.

We are seeking a Qualified Practitioner to join our warm, friendly, and longstanding team. Along with a fantastic place to work, we offer free parking, free meals prepared by our Chef twice a week and reward and recognition schemes. We are passionate about developing our team, so you will have access to our excellent in‑house training academy.

We are proud to offer flexible working arrangements to suit you, either full time or part time, or even a 4‑day working week!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Harlow are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. Located on Harlow business park, we offer a bright and spacious purpose‑built single‑storey nursery, designed with children in mind. Our nursery has two beautiful and well‑equipped garden areas, which children can access freely.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of up to £30, per annum (depending on experience), plus you will also be entitled to :

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Free lunch provided by our Chef twice a week.

And so much more such as well‑being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND / ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!
• To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best‑in‑sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.