Nursery Practitioner (SEN Specialist)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate SEN Nursery Practitioner to join their warm and friendly team in Bristol. This part-time role offers the chance to make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying personal growth opportunities. With a focus on developmentally appropriate practices, you will support children's individual needs and work closely with families. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including generous holiday, childcare discounts, and health & wellbeing support. If you have a love for early childhood education and want to contribute to a positive learning experience, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Compassionate leave

Smart Hive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience as an Early Years Educator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of child development and EYFS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met and support parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development and achievements.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of EYFS

Observation and assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

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Nursery Practitioner (SEN Specialist), Bristol

Client:

Busy Bees Nurseries

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Summary

Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Portishead are proud to hold a Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new SEN Nursery Practitioner. This role is working part-time, 30 hours per week.

• Close to Public Transport
• Recently Refurbished Garden area

About our Benefits

As a SEN Nursery Practitioner, we offer a salary of £18,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (inc bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must have previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.