SEN Specialist Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees Nurseries; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Great Yarmouth is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator. In this role, you will prepare engaging environments to encourage children's growth and development while building strong connections with families. Candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and previous experience working with young children. This position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a range of employee benefits to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

Childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Childcare is essential.
• Prior experience in a childcare setting is highly preferred.
• Must possess a passion for nurturing children's development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange spaces to foster children's learning.
• Monitor children’s development and establish family connections.

Skills

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Experience working with children

Knowledge of Early Years Education

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Oversee children's development, care needs, and build strong family connections.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.

About Busy Bees

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 offers fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About the Nursery

Join our friendly team at Busy Bees in Great Yarmouth, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 71 children. Our recently refurbished setting offers a warm and welcoming environment for both staff and children. Located on the grounds of James Paget Hospital, we benefit from excellent public transport links, making it easy to reach us. Additionally, we provide free parking for our staff, making this a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant community.

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)

Additional Benefits and Wellbeing

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array 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 showcases 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.