Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Childcare discount

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Job summary

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Grove is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to support early learning within a Good- and Safe environment. A Level 3 childcare qualification and prior experience with children are essential.

You will help maintain a stimulating setting, support key person duties, and contribute to the well-being and development of every child, in a convenient Leeds location with good transport links.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification and experience with children.
• Experience as Early Years Educator or Nursery Practitioner.
• Ability to create a safe, stimulating environment and build family connections.

Responsibilities

• Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to support learning.
• Key Person Role: oversee children’s development and care, and build strong family connections.
• Oversee daily care needs and ensure a nurturing, safe setting for all children.

Skills

Childcare

Early years

Teamwork

Communication

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Leeds Headingley Grove nursery, rated "Good" by Ofsted, accommodates up to 54 children. .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.

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 haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.