Early Years Practitioner

Teaching Personnel; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational roles seeks an SEN Early Years Practitioner in Southampton. This position involves providing tailored support to young learners with diverse needs in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have experience working with SEND children and a passion for education. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.75 per hour, with the possibility to transition to a permanent school contract after a successful probation period.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Support and guidance from the agency

Potential for a permanent school contract

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years teaching, particularly with SEND children.
• Ability to implement tailored learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to Early Years pupils with diverse SEND needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Strong communication skills

Patient and calm approach

Enthusiasm for helping children

Job description

SEN Early Years Practitioner (Sholing)

Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 8:45am - 3:15pm
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Initially via Teaching Personnel, with the opportunity to transition to a school contract following a successful probation period.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to Early Years pupils with diverse SEND needs
• Implement tailored learning strategies and communication methods
• Support with personal care or medical routines where required
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Promote independence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND (Early Years experience preferred)
• A patient, calm, and creative approach to supporting young learners
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A passion for helping children reach their full potential
• Reliability, empathy, and enthusiasm
• Willingness to undertake relevant training

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75
• Support and guidance from Teaching Personnel
• A welcoming, supportive Early Years environment
• Opportunity for a permanent school contract after a successful probation period

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and can start as soon as possible, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to begin your journey supporting young learners in Sholing!

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday.