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SEND Practitioner
Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard Nursery and Preschool
Part of Grandir UK
Salary
Up to £26,437 - £28,288 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join Our Team
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard
- You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another.
- We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
Garden & Outdoor Learning
Our large garden in Leighton Buzzard brings Forest School to life, letting children explore, connect with nature, and enjoy outdoor learning.
Playrooms & Home-from-Home Environment
Bright, engaging playrooms support holistic development, while our warm, welcoming atmosphere ensures every child feels safe, comfortable, and ready to thrive.
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Sustainability & Eco Initiatives
Eco-Schools accredited with distinction, we teach children to care for the environment through recycling, composting, and sustainable practices.
Nutrition & Health
An on-site chef provides fresh, nutritious meals, and our My Smile Accreditation promotes oral health, linking brushing to healthy eating habits.
Activities & Programmes
Our unique programmes—Sow and Grow, Make and Bake, Health and Self, Innovate and Investigate, and Move and Groove—offer fun, hands-on learning. Forest School sessions run weekly, and we host regular stay-and-play sessions for parents to join in.
Wellbeing
We’re proud to hold the Healthy Child – Healthy Workforce accreditation, supporting children’s and staff mental health and wellbeing.
Location and Travel
Kiddi Caru Leighton Buzzard Nursery and Preschool is conveniently located on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, close to local amenities, Junction 11A of the M1, and nearby housing developments—making it easily accessible for families on the go.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting as a liaison between parents and staff for children with special educational needs and disabilities
- Advising and supporting other Nursery Practitioners regarding children with special educational needs or disabilities
- Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in place
- Ensuring that relevant background information about children with special educational needs or disabilities is collected, recorded, and updated
- Keeping up to date with initiatives and best practice
- Developing open and positive working relationships with staff
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Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S, and major supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
- Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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