Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PD & progression

Hive benefits discounts

28 days holiday incl. BH

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave & return bonus

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension via Cushon

PMI discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Liverpool Childwall is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our Good-rated nursery team. You will help create a safe, engaging space for children, support their daily care, and contribute to our Bee Curious curriculum.

We value experience with young children and a Level 3 childcare qualification, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience working with children is highly desirable (EY Educator/Nursery role).
• Ability to create engaging, safe learning environments for young children.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment by preparing materials and arranging rooms for learning.
• Act as Key Person to monitor development, care needs, and build strong relationships with families.

Skills

Experience with children

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.

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 Liverpool Childwall, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 55 children. Housed in a converted two-story building, our nursery features three homely, bright, and spacious childcare rooms, each with its own safe and secure outdoor space. Our outdoor area is exciting and inviting, allowing children to develop a love for the great outdoors, self-esteem, and confidence. Conveniently located, we have excellent links to Liverpool City Centre, making it easy for families to access our nursery. We are also proud to have a long-standing staff team, with some members having worked here for over 20 years. Free parking is available.

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

• 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.