Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist

Busy Bees In Portishead; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK, Busy Bees offers a role for a SEN Nursery Practitioner in West Byfleet. The position involves creating a safe and stimulating environment for children and supporting their development in a nurturing setting. The nursery is well-rated and provides a supportive culture for educators.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support through Peppy

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, or similar.
• Ability to create engaging environments that promote learning.
• Strong capability in developing relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

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.

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 West Byfleet, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 72 children and is housed in a homely building surrounded by fields and horses, providing a serene environment for learning and play. Our passionate staff are dedicated to offering excellent care to all children. We have a care home located across the way, which allows us to foster intergenerational connections through visits to the home and welcoming residents to our nursery. Nestled down a country road, we are situated away from the main road, providing a peaceful setting with private houses along the lane. Additionally, we are just five minutes from Byfleet village and West Byfleet town, with free parking available for staff, ensuring easy access to our 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 to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support your growth 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.