Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist
full-time•Gorebridge
About this role
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
Busy Bees at Midlothian Newbyres, is a 154 place nursery and offers two settings located just across the road from one another; Newbyres Hall which welcomes children under 3 and St Paul's for all children 3-5 years old.Situated in the centre of Gorebridge village, our nursery is very convenient for families and our staff team who would like to make use of the excellent public transport links, including the new Borders Railway which is just a minute's walk away. There is also a public, free-of-charge car park to the rear of the nursery.
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.
What you'll do
- As a SEN Nursery Practitioner, you will create a safe and stimulating environment for children and oversee their development and care needs. You will also build strong connections with families to support children's growth.
About Busy Bees
We are committed to giving every child the best start in life.
We deliver high quality childcare and exciting opportunities for learning that give every child a head start as they prepare for school.
Ready to join Busy Bees?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist do at Busy Bees?
As a Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist at Busy Bees, you will: as a SEN Nursery Practitioner, you will create a safe and stimulating environment for children and oversee their development and care needs. You will also build strong connections with families to support children's growth..
Is the Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist position at Busy Bees remote?
The Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist position at Busy Bees is based in Gorebridge, Scotland, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist position at Busy Bees?
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