Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support)

Childbase Partnership Limited; Oxford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support) to join their team in Headington, Oxford. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, particularly those with special educational needs. You will work closely with children, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and growth. With a commitment to employee ownership and a focus on well-being, this organization provides an exceptional workplace culture. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive community, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

75% discount for parents at nurseries

40% discount for grandparents

Up to 50 days leave per year

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Long-service bonuses

Retail discounts

Family fun days with free attraction tickets

Well-being support including meals and medical care

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about making learning fun and inspiring young children.
• Experience working with children aged five and under with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support individual learning and development of children with SEND.
• Work closely with the nursery's SENDCO and other staff members.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Nurturing attitude

Team collaboration

Experience with SEND

Education

Relevant qualifications in childcare

Job description

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning. Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too.

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days” – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’ - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues.
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together.

Own your future and join us as a Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support) at our Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Headington, Oxford.

This fixed-term role is being offered on a part-time basis and you will work 20 hours a week, all-year-round. Working hours are 09:00am-13:00pm Monday-Friday. The contract will end in August 2025.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £12.36-£15.58 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
• From day 1: 75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement: Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support). You are:

• Passionate about making learning fun; your EYFS knowledge and experience of working with children aged five and under who live with SEND, enables you to inspire young children to reach their full potential.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about others and their well-being and the children in your care feel happy and safe.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others and your ‘parents as partners’ approach fosters strong relationships between the nursery and our families.

This role is to work closely with, and under the direction of, the nursery’s SENDCO, and will include working directly with one or more children with SEND, to support their individual learning and development, in-line with any care plans that are in place for them. You may also be required to work with a wider group of children to cover the responsibilities of their Key Person, thus enabling the Key Person the opportunity to work with specific children on a one-on-one basis.

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK. We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present. Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you. Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

• Job Reference: SENDsupport/UNP-QNP/9:00-13:00/toAug2025/JDurbin
• Contract Type: Part time, fixed term
• Closing Date: No Expiry Date
• Job Category: Nursery
• Business Unit: Julia Durbin
• Location: Headington, United Kingdom (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply)