Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Childcare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Oxford is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience working with children. This role offers ongoing professional development, competitive salary, and numerous wellbeing benefits, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Hub resources

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, or similar roles.
• Ability to prepare materials and arrange rooms effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to create a stimulating environment

Strong family connection building

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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 Oxford, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose‑built nursery with a capacity of 110 children, supported by a longstanding staff team dedicated to meeting individual needs and providing all children with the best start in life. We enhance our community connections through visits from the local police station and fire service, and we actively contribute to our local food bank by collecting food every winter. Our nursery features a large, secure on‑site car park, and we benefit from great bus links just a two‑minute walk away. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our welcoming environment.

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)
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge discounts to help your money go further
• 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
• 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.

Requirements

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.