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Nursery Practitioner Level 3 Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00 Location: Trowbridge County: South Glamorgan Country Code: GB Postcode: CF3 1 Application Type: Any Closing Date: 2026-12-09T21:26:42.997 Role Overview Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees.
Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. We can offer this role working 4 days 7.30-6. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment: Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery Trowbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children spread across three base rooms: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our longstanding staff members create a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home for both children and their families. We utilize the nearby community center as an additional point of safety, ensuring a secure setting. Located on the Paxcroft Mead estate, Busy Bees Trowbridge is surrounded by a variety of shops and community hubs on one side and a large park grass area on the other, providing a vibrant community atmosphere for our nursery.
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 a huge array 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 showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training to help you thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities 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.
Required Qualifications 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 skills, capable of effectively engaging with children and colleagues. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to apply knowledge of chil