Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries; London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking a dedicated SEN Specialist Nursery Practitioner to join their team at the Cheam Nonsuch nursery. This part-time role involves supporting children's needs, planning development activities, and creating an inclusive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, reinforcing the nursery's commitment to staff welfare and child development.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Your Birthday off

25% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children, especially those with SEND/ASL needs.
• Knowledge of EYFS framework.
• Ability to plan and assess children's progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's needs are met, especially those with SEND/ASL.
• Take charge of observations and planning for key children.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Observation Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Patience

Job description

Job Summary

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

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool at Cheam Nonsuch are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new SEN Specialist Nursery Practitioner, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life. This is a part-time role, working 30 hours per week.

Our purpose-built nursery has direct access to gardens. We have a friendly, welcoming, long-term staff team and management team with over 10 years of service. The nursery is just a short walk from Cheam station.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, we offer a competitive salary, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because everyone needs time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off... on us!
• 25% Childcare Discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave

And much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, compassionate leave, and access to our benefits platform, Smart Hive, which offers discounts at various places!

What to Expect as a Nursery Practitioner

• As a keyworker, you will ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most importantly… have FUN!

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer fantastic opportunities to work and learn alongside leading Nursery Practitioners and Educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success speak to our commitment and excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to our work. We promote an inclusive culture, welcoming applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.