Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Childcare; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience working with children. This position offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits. The role is based in Harlow and provides opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification required.
• Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Oversee children's development and build family connections.

Job description

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. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We partner with BBC Children in Need to provide opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About Our Nursery Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Harlow, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 105 children. Our longstanding staff is dedicated to providing quality childcare in a nurturing environment, and we’re excited to welcome new team members as we continue to grow. Located in a business park, we offer free parking for our staff, making it convenient to access our nursery. Enjoy flexible shifts and staff lunch two days a week, enhancing your work-life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and collaborative team.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 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)

Additionally, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, featuring a wide range of retail discounts and resources to support your health and wellbeing.

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 and 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.