Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
About Us
Welcome to Busy Bees, the UK's premier nursery group! With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond, we are passionate about giving every child the best start in life. Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we foster a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can truly thrive. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
We believe in giving back! 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 friendly team at Busy Bees in Huntingdon, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 100 children. We are dedicated to providing children with the best start in life, featuring five spacious rooms, including a unique sensory room that sets us apart in the area. Our nursery regularly hosts engaging visits from local police, professional photographers, and ZooLab, enriching the children's learning experiences. Conveniently located off Hinchingbrooke Business Park, we are close to the town center and train station for easy access. Enjoy free parking, a day off for your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and qualifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and vibrant environment.
Busy Bees Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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 a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, along with a Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, explore our dedicated Grow with Us area, sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
