Inclusive SEND Nursery Practitioner – 1:1 Support, Level 3

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Good Ofsted-rated nursery

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 for a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in the UK. The role provides one-to-one support for children with SEND, working closely with the SENCO and families to tailor learning experiences and build confidence.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have SEND experience, and understand EYFS and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• A full Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher) is essential.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is essential.
• Experience in a nursery or Early Years setting is essential.
• A SEND/SEN-specific qualification would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet additional needs.
• Strong communication and observation skills to work with families.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one care and support for children with SEND.
• Work with the SENCO to implement individual support plans.
• Adapt play-based activities to meet developmental needs.
• Support children's communication, confidence, independence and social development.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
• Observe and record progress, sharing updates with the SENCO.
• Collaborate with nursery colleagues and external professionals.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and nursery procedures.

Skills

Level 3 EY Qualification

SEND Experience

Nursery/EY Setting Experience

SEND Qualification Advantage

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication with SENCO/Parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

SEND/SEN-specific qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced SEND Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 for a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in the UK. The role provides one-to-one support for children with SEND, working closely with the SENCO and families to tailor learning experiences and build confidence.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have SEND experience, and understand EYFS and safeguarding.