Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Aylesbury is seeking a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join their state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and experience working with children under 5. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, and a nurturing environment for children. Join a team dedicated to giving every child the best start in life while supporting your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay – £13.77 per hour

Career growth – ongoing professional development

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Lead engaging educational activities aligned with EYFS framework.
• Be a key person in a child’s journey—overseeing development and building family connections.

Skills

Experience working with children under 5

Strong communication skills

Organisational abilities

Understanding of child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

🌟🐝 Join Our Brand-New Nursery in Aylesbury! 🐝🌟

Are you ready to be part of something special?Busy Beesis opening astate-of-the-art,inAylesbury and we're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitionersto 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 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 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'sphysical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, all aligned with theEarly 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, andbuilding strong, trusting family connectionsto support their learning both at nursery and at home.

What You’ll Bring to the Hive as a Nursery Practitioner

📜Level 3 (or above) qualificationinEarly Years Education

👶Proven experienceworking with childrenunder 5and agenuine passionfor 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 haveexperience working with children—whether as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse—and you’re ready to shape young minds withpassion and purpose, we’d love to welcome you to our hive!

About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

🌍Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, 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! 🎉