Nursery Practitioner - SEN Support

The Old Station Nursery Group; Roundway; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for first month

52% staff discount

31 days holiday including bank and own

Birthday off

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to support SEN in our Sixpenny Day Nursery, Roundway, Wiltshire. This role involves 1-1 and 1-2 support, creating a warm, safe EYFS environment and building strong relationships with children and families.

Experience with SEN and completing SENCO paperwork is valued. You will contribute to high standards of care, hygiene, and safeguarding while supporting colleagues and apprentices across daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs preferred.
• Confident in completing SENCO documentation.
• Maintain accurate records for individual children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Skills

Level 3 Early Years

SEN experience

SENCO documentation

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Nursery Practitioner - SEN Support!

This role is based in our Preschool room and will be supporting on a 1-1 and 1-2 basis as required.

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? AtSixpenny,we’re looking for a SENNursery Practitionerto join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is preferable. You should also be confident in completing all relevant SENCO documentation and maintaining accurate records to support children's individual needs.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay:£13.21 per hour based on experience
Working Hours: 8am to 3pm over 4 days per week,Monday to Friday
Location:Sixpenny Day Nursery, Old Farrowing House,Roundway Hill Business Centre,Devizes,Wiltshire,SN10 2LT

About our Nursery

Our purpose-built Sixpenny Day Nursery at Roundway Hill Farm provides a stimulating learning environment for the children of the Devizes community. Bi-fold doors allow for free-flowing indoor and outdoor play and easy visibility of the wildlife in the acres of land around us, including rabbits and deer. The nursery also has a dedicated area for its own pygmy goats, where the children can excitedly feed and care for them. The team is proud of our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ Devizes nursery, which specialises in outdoor learning and adopts a ‘Forest School’ learning approach. Situated in the Hamlet of Roundway, we are a short drive from Devizes and easily accessible from the A361. We are located next to the Roundway Hill Business Centre, off Hopton Road. We have plenty of parking on site for the team.

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.

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