Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
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 Andover Picket
Twenty, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 72 children and is
designed with four bright, unique rooms that cater to the diverse
needs of our little ones. We provide a range of resources and
activities to pique children's curiosity and interests, caring for
ages from 3 months to 5 years, making us an excellent choice for
babies up to children preparing for school. Our nursery is located
within a new housing development in Picket Twenty, Andover, with
strong links to the local community, including visits from the
local fire department and police department. Conveniently situated
with excellent access to the A303 and A34, we are just a stone's
throw away from Pilgrims Cross Primary School, reinforcing our
commitment to community engagement. We also offer free parking for
staff, ensuring easy access during drop-offs and
collections.
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.
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.