Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Busy Bees In Portishead; Sandy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Sandy is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner to join their dedicated team. This role requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification and experience working with children. You will create a safe, stimulating environment and oversee children's development while fostering strong family connections. The nursery offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary, professional development, and various employee support programs, ensuring a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working options

28 days holiday per year

25% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience working with children, ideally in nursery settings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Child development understanding

Strong communication

Teamwork

Creativity in educational settings

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

Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Sandy, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 70 children. We pride ourselves on creating a family-friendly atmosphere where every child feels valued and cared for. Conveniently located on the same site as Sandy Secondary School, our nursery is easily accessible for families in the area. We offer free parking for staff and flexible working options, including a four-day work week and job shares, making it easier to balance work and personal life. This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a nurturing and supportive environment.

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