Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hive discounts

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Birthday off

Childcare discount 25%

Family leave bonus

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is looking for a SEN Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will help create engaging, educational spaces for children and support the Bee Curious curriculum across a Busy Bees nursery in the UK.

You will work closely with families to ensure each child’s development is nurtured in a safe, stimulating environment. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience with children in Early Years settings.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• Experience with children preferred, e.g., Early Years Educator or Nursery roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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, youll 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

Join Busy Bees at our Wellingborough nursery, which has been rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity for 100 children. Our longstanding team is dedicated to providing the best start in life for every child. Conveniently located next to McDonald's at the junction of the A45 between Rushden and Northampton, we benefit from excellent transport links and access to local amenities. We offer free lunch and parking, along with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Be a part of a passionate team committed to nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on their lives!

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 its 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, theres 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 childrens 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.