Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

Nursery Practitioner Level 3 SEN Specialist

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 offering two settings – Newbyres Hall for children under 3 and St Paul's for children 3-5. Situated in the centre of Gorebridge village, our nursery is convenient for families and staff with excellent public transport links, including the new Borders Railway, just a minute's walk away. There is also a free public car park to the rear of the nursery.

• 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)

• Create a safe, stimulating environment: prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning.
• Key person role: oversee children’s development and 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.