Early Years SEN Practitioner

GSL Education - Brighton; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a qualified Early Years SEN Practitioner to support young children in a school setting in Stone Cross. The role involves working with nursery and reception-aged pupils with varying needs, providing essential care and support in either mainstream or specialist settings. Candidates must have relevant childcare qualifications and a passion for making a positive impact.

Benefits

Supportive consultants for guidance

Experience in primary or SEN environments

Rewarding role with real impact

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare required.
• Experience working with young children, ideally with SEN.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development in early years settings.
• Assist with individual support or learning plans.
• Promote a calm, nurturing, and inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Caring

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare

Early Years Education or Child Studies

Job description

Job Title: Early Years SEN Practitioner Level 2 or 3 Qualified
Location: Stone Cross
Salary: GBP90 - GBP100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you a qualified childcare professional looking to support young children in a school setting?
GSL Education are seeking a Level 2 or 3 Early Years Practitioner to support children in either a mainstream primary or specialist SEN setting in Stone Cross. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a childcare or early years qualification looking to make a real impact.

About the Role:
You ll be working with nursery or reception-aged pupils, providing care and support to children with a range of needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, or general early development delays. Depending on your strengths and experience, the role may be based in a mainstream class or a specialist SEN provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support learning and development in early years settings

• Assist pupils with their individual support or learning plans

• Use play-based and visual strategies to aid engagement

• Work closely with class teachers and SENCOs

• Promote a calm, nurturing, and inclusive environment

Job Requirements:

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years Education or Child Studies

• Experience supporting young children, ideally with SEN

• A caring, flexible, and proactive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Daily pay ranging from GBP90 to GBP100

• Supportive consultants to help you through every step

• Experience in primary or SEN school environments

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
To register your interest in the Early Years SEN Practitioner role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.