Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Aylesbury is seeking passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their team. In this role, you will create a safe and stimulating environment, lead engaging educational activities, and be a key person in a child's developmental journey. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, proven experience with children under 5, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. Enjoy competitive pay and numerous perks while making a real impact on young lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Health and wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension and financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Strong communication skills to connect effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating environment.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Be a key person in a child's developmental journey.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Passion for early childhood education

Proven experience working with children under 5

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Overview

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

This modern, high-quality setting is 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 102 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 – £13.77 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

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 development, 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

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

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. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!