Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a SEN Nursery Practitioner. You will create safe and stimulating environments that promote children's growth and oversee their development, ensuring strong family connections. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Childcare qualification along with prior experience in child care. Enjoy numerous benefits including competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment conducive to wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children required, preferably in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

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. 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

Weston-Super-Mare is housed in a purpose-built double-story building with secure access, featuring a large garden and a separate baby garden. Our nursery has four dedicated rooms that provide fun and engaging activities, ensuring children receive the best start in life. Conveniently located near Worle train station and a local bus stop.

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 huge 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 showcasing 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.

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.