Early Years SEND Practitioner

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work part-time in a Nursery School in Central Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting children with SEND needs, particularly in their Social, Emotional and Mental Health development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in Early Years settings. This position offers flexibility and opportunities for additional placements across North Birmingham.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Good rates of pay

Support with registration processes

Qualifications

• Experience working within Early Years settings.
• Support children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Provide two recent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with SEND needs.
• Focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) development.
• Work in a Nursery School based in Central Birmingham.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Ability to adapt learning activities

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Tools

DBS Certificate

Job description

Location: Central Birmingham
Hours: Part‑Time (15 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing / Long‑Term
Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for a caring and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work in a Nursery School based in Central Birmingham. This role will involve supporting a child with SEND needs, with a particular focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) development.

Ideal Candidate

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, Childcare, or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Have experience working within Early Years settings and supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs, ideally from Reception to KS1.
• Be patient, nurturing, and able to adapt learning and play activities to meet the needs of individual children.
• Hold a DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to complete a new Criminal Conviction check through TeacherActive.
• Be able to provide two recent professional references.

This position is part‑time, working approximately 15 hours per week, and will be facilitated through TeacherActive. The role also offers flexibility for candidates who may wish to take on other placements across North Birmingham.

About the Opportunity

If you’re an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner with experience supporting SEND children and you’re looking for a rewarding part‑time opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Our Commitment

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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