Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees In Portishead; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a safe and stimulating environment for children. In this role, you’ll oversee children’s development and care needs while building strong connections with families. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience working with children. The nursery offers a supportive environment and several benefits, such as competitive salary, professional development, and a well-being hub, to help staff thrive in their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

25% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally as Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee children’s development and care needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Strong family connections building

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

Bristol Bradley Stoke, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 92 children in a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home. Our friendly staffing team is dedicated to supporting the development of both children and staff, with onsite training rooms where Busy Bee courses are held. The nursery benefits from excellent bus links, with local bus stops just a five‑minute walk away, and provides free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access.

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 haveprevious experience working with children, ideally as anEarly Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant or Nursery Nurse.