Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

About Early Years Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development and

Bee Curious curriculum introduction

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Salary Finance support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner at our Bedford nursery. This part-time, term-time role runs 9-3 Monday to Friday, focusing on creating a safe, stimulating environment for children and supporting key person responsibilities with families.

You will contribute to the Bee Curious curriculum and work within a caring team committed to high standards and child development. The role includes collaboration with colleagues to ensure consistency and progression.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• Experience working with children in early years settings preferred.
• Ability to support SEN requirements as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support children's learning.
• Key Person role: oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Skills

Childcare experience

Family engagement

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview:

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

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.

This role is working 9-3 Monday to Friday term-time only

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 also 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

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. With great transport links, longstanding team, beautiful purpose built settings and opportunities for progression.

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!
• 25% 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)

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 at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities:

What to Expect as a SEN Nursery Practitioner:

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Key Person Role: Oversee children’s development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Required Qualifications:

To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.