Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees In Portishead; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bristol seeks Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join their team on a part-time basis. The role involves creating a stimulating environment and leading educational activities for young children, while offering support in their development. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and proven experience with children under 5. This role offers many benefits, including career progression, discounts, and a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children under 5.
• Genuine interest in early childhood education.
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Plan and deliver educational activities aligned with EYFS.
• Oversee children’s development, care needs, and family connections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Busy Bees is looking for passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioners to join our team on a part-time basis, working 2–4 full days per week.

You'll play a key role in supporting the learning and development of young children in a nurturing, high-quality environment. We value dedicated educators and offer real opportunities for growth.

Join us and help shape little futures at Busy Bees!

About our Nursery
Bristol Emersons Green, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 105 children and features a long-standing team passionate about providing the best start in life for every child. Our nursery includes a qualified early years teacher and offers excellent support for children with additional needs. Conveniently located near local schools, shops, and the library, we also provide free parking for staff, ensuring easy access to our nurturing environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at 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!