Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery Bristol Barrs Court in South Gloucestershire is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to help create a safe, stimulating environment for young learners and to take on the Key Person role, supporting each child’s development and family connections.

To apply you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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.

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

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116 children aged 0.2 to 5.11 years and is part of the well-regarded Busy Bees chain. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland, South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is ideally situated in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol, making it convenient for families in the surrounding regions. The nursery benefits from its suburban setting, providing easy access to nearby residential communities, which is perfect for parents commuting to and from work. We also offer complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment for their growth and development.

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 and grow at Busy Bees.

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.
  
  

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