Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a SEN Nursery Practitioner for their Wellingborough location. The ideal candidate will create a safe, stimulating environment for children and will play a key role in overseeing their development. Candidates must possess a Level 3 Childcare qualification and prior experience with children. This role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and numerous employee benefits including flexible working options, free lunch, and access to wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday

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

• You must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse is ideal.

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 qualification

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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 Busy Bees at our Wellingborough nursery, which has been rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity for 100 children. Our longstanding team is dedicated to providing the best start in life for every child. Conveniently located next to McDonald's at the junction of the A45 between Rushden and Northampton, we benefit from excellent transport links and access to local amenities. We offer free lunch and parking, along with flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Be a part of a passionate team committed to nurturing young minds and making a positive impact on their lives!

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.