Early Years Practitioner - Sen Support

Bright Horizons; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

40-hour shifts

Job summary

Bright Horizons Millhouses in Sheffield is hiring an Early Years Practitioner to provide SEN support. You will plan, create and reflect on engaging activities tailored to key children, helping them reach milestones in a safe environment.

We offer a 40-hour week over five days, a 50% childcare discount for first child, enhanced parental leave, 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, wellbeing benefits and a structured professional development programme.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build trust with children, colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each child.
• Provide a safe environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.
• Support SEN needs and work with families to support development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent partnerships

Inclusive learning

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Millhouses

Salary

from £28,072+ per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Sheffield S8 0LB

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Millhouses Nursery to provide SEN support.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

• Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones. You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.