Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Practitioner Level 3
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Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Early Years Educator – Busy Bees Chiswick Larden Road
Join our team at Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, and play a key role in shaping the futures of young children through high-quality education and nurturing care.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery group, with nearly 400 nursery chains across the country and internationally. We are dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life, as evidenced by our award-winning workplace culture.
At Busy Bees, we prioritise an environment where every team member feels valued, supported, and protected. Our mission is to enrich the lives of children, and in doing so, help our staff thrive personally and professionally.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
- An empowering work environment that inspires engagement and holistic child development
- An introduction to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to cultivate curiosity and confidence in young learners
- Community-focused initiatives through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, supporting charitable fundraising and involvement
About Our Nursery – Busy Bees Chiswick (Larden Road)
Location: Larden Road, Chiswick (ofsted.gov.uk rating – Good)
Capacity: 110 places for early years and school-age children
Key Features:
✔ Montessori-inspired approach – Encourages self-directed learning, imaginative play, and independence within a safe environment ✔ Location: Conveniently near Turnham Green (District Line), Acton Central (Overground) and key bus routes (607, 207, etc.) ✔ Well-equipped facilities:
- Age-specific rooms
- Secure garden and play area
- Complementary lunches for children (customer provided) ✓ Extra supportive classes such as music and Spanish lessons ✔ Curriculum: Aligned with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Montessori method, promoting independence and whole-child development
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Benefits
| Competitive salary | 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) | | Your birthday off – our way of celebrating you | Cycle to Work scheme | | 50% childcare discount | Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub (retail discounts + resources for physical/mental health) | | Enhanced family leave (with a return-to-work bonus) | Salary Finance support (extra financial backing) | | Menopause support via Peppy | Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + Mental Health First Aiders | | Easy workplace pensionAccess | Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) | | Baby Loan (for new parents) | Honest flex benefits – meaning you can work flexibly by your choice | | Global exposure – opportunities to work abroad or experience different cultures | ‘Celebrating You’ recognition scheme | | ‘Grow with Busy Bees’ training and career progression programmes | |
What To Expect As an Early Years Educator
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a safe and inspiring environment
- Assess children’s interests and needs, organizing materials and spaces to spark creativity and learning
- Lead engaging educational experiences
- Aligned with EYFS framework; plan and deliver physical, emotional, social and intellectual activities
- Nurture strong family partnerships
- Build key relationships with children, parents, and caregivers
- Track development and offer compassionate support based on tailored child-plans
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Qualifications and Experience
Entry Requirements:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or higher)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children under 5 (Ideally as a Nursery Educator/Practitioner, Assistant, or Nurse)
- Proven dedication to early childhood development and GDPR certification (for safeguarding)
Essential Skills:
- Strong communication (with children, colleagues, and families)
- Organisation and consistency (helping to create structured routines)
- Paediatric-first aid qualification (assumed, but please provide on application if not held)
- Empathy and patience in guiding children’s social and emotional development
- Understanding of child development stages to adapt teaching strategies
Who You Are
If you are passionate about making a meaningful early years impact, bringing creativity and energy to your role, and want a career helping kids grow with confidence and curiosity—this could be your place.
Join us and help shape the next generation at Busy Bees Chiswick! 🐝
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