Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

About Early Years Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious benefits

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Grove is seeking a passionate SEN Nursery Practitioner to join our caring team. You will create a safe, engaging learning environment and support each child’s development within our Bee Curious curriculum.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have prior experience with early years education. This full‑time on‑site role offers a welcoming, supportive team and opportunities for professional growth within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification is required.
• Previous experience in Early Years settings preferred.
• Experience as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role is advantageous.

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

Safe environment

Family communication

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.

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Grove nursery, rated \"Good\" by Ofsted, accommodates up to 54 children and offers a home-from-home environment within a beautifully converted house where your child can thrive while learning new skills. The nursery features three bright, airy rooms tailored to different age groups, along with an exciting outdoor area for children to explore. With a range of activities available, your little one can engage in water play, sensory exploration, and safely take on challenges outdoors.Conveniently located on Grove Road, our nursery is just a 2-minute drive from Headingley town centre and only 15 minutes from Leeds City Centre. For those using public transport, there's a bus stop just a short 2-minute walk away on Grove Lane, served by route 91, and Headingley Arndale Bus Station is a 10-minute walk away, offering additional bus routes. Free parking is available for those arriving by car.

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.

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.