Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. The role requires candidates to hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience working with children. Responsibilities include overseeing children’s development and fostering family connections. The nursery offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and attractive benefits such as up to 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in early years settings.
• Ability to create stimulating and safe environments for children.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and arrange rooms for children's growth.
• Oversee children's development and care needs.
• Build strong family connections.

Skills

Child development observation

Family engagement

Classroom management

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Andover Picket Twenty, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 72 children and is designed with four bright, unique rooms that cater to the diverse needs of our little ones. We provide a range of resources and activities to pique children's curiosity and interests, caring for ages from 3 months to 5 years, making us an excellent choice for babies up to children preparing for school. Our nursery is located within a new housing development in Picket Twenty, Andover, with strong links to the local community, including visits from the local fire department and police department. Conveniently situated with excellent access to the A303 and A34, we are just a stone's throw away from Pilgrims Cross Primary School, reinforcing our commitment to community engagement. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring easy access during drop-offs and collections.

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 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.