Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Reading seeks a passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to help shape young minds in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include preparing materials, leading educational activities, and overseeing children's development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience working with children under 5. The role offers competitive pay, up to 28 days holiday plus your birthday off, and a supportive culture focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Up to 28 days holiday + your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Funded training and development

Retail discounts via Hive

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical options

Family leave and mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in working with children under 5 years.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth.
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Oversee children’s development and build strong family connections.

Skills

Good communication

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of child development

Education

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Busy Bees Reading Holme Park – Where Children and Careers Grow

We're looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to help shape young minds in our welcoming, Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery.

Why Busy Bees?

As the UK’s leading nursery group with 400+ settings, we offer strong career progression, a supportive culture, and award-winning employee benefits.

At Reading Holme Park

We care for up to 56 children in a nurturing space enriched with visits from the local library. We’re easily accessible by public transport and just 15 minutes from Reading, Woodley, and Twyford — with free staff parking on-site.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive pay

• Up to 28 days holiday + your birthday off

• 50% childcare discount

• Funded training and development

• Retail discounts via Hive

• Family leave, mental health & menopause support

• Cycle to Work scheme & private medical options

• Opportunities to work abroad

Ready to join a team that puts children - and you - first?
Apply now and build a brighter future with Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education.
• Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education
• Skills: Good communication capable or, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to apply knowledge of child development to plan and deliver activities.

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!