Nursery Practitioner SEN Specialist

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

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Heworth is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 45 children, housed in a charming redbrick building. The nursery features cozy rooms designed for playing and learning in a secure environment where children can develop new skills and thrive. There is also a secure playground that encourages toddlers and preschoolers to explore and spark their imaginations. Located in the leafy northern suburbs of York on Heworth Green, the nursery is accessible via the A1036 and multiple nearby bus stops, including Monk Bridge, Eboracum Way, and Heworth Inn. York train station is about a 30-minute walk away. The facility also offers free parking for added convenience.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary £14.27 per hour
• 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.

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.