SEN Specialist Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Busy Bees; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Great Yarmouth is seeking a qualified Early Years Educator. The role involves creating a nurturing environment for children's growth and development. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Childcare qualification and experience in early childhood education. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive employee benefits, including discounts and holidays. This position offers a great chance to advance your career in early childhood education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounted childcare

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, stimulating environment for children's growth.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – the leading nursery group in the UK.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the country and 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

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, and 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.

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 huge array of retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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.