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
Chippenham, rated Good by
Ofsted, is a large and spacious nursery with a capacity of 106
children, featuring three base rooms tailored to different age
groups. Our baby unit includes two separate areas—Tinies and
Tots—while the toddler room offers two play spaces, and the large
preschool room prepares children for school. We have four outdoor
areas designed to foster gross motor skill development in a safe
environment. Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience and
strive to create a home away from home for children and their
families. Conveniently located just off the A350 Bath Road, next to
McDonald's and Sainsbury's, we offer free parking and quick access
to bus links to Bath and Chippenham town center, where train links
to London and Bristol are readily
available.
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.
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.