Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Childcare; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Stowmarket seeks a qualified SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and previous experience with children. You'll oversee development needs and build family connections. Join a supportive team with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee benefits hub with retail discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• You must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Previous experience ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant or Nurse.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Previous experience working with children

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. 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 our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Stowmarket, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our purpose‑built facility features a large outdoor space for children to explore, with rooms specifically designed for different age groups. Our collaborative team is committed to providing children with the best start in life. Conveniently located with a local bus service to the town centre and nearby villages, we are just a five‑minute walk from local shops and food services and a 20‑minute walk to the town centre and train station. Staff enjoy free parking and the option to work four long days with a day off, along with an additional day off for birthdays, making this a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and nurturing 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)

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our benefits and wellbeing platform, Hive – offering a huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a wellbeing hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A celebration you section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated grow with us area shares 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.