Qualified Nursery Nurse | Alternative Provision (AP)

Tradewind Recruitment; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

SEN/AP training

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Qualified Nursery Nurse to join an Alternative Provision in Clitheroe. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and offers a salary up to £40,000, supporting early learning and SEN in a specialist setting.

You will deliver tailored EYFS learning, support children with complex needs, collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and contribute to EHCPs, while maintaining safeguarding and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Level 3 CACHE/NVQ in Childcare or Early Years Education (or equivalent) is required.
• Experience in an Early Years setting with SEND/SEMH or AP/PRU setting is advantageous.
• Trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour support are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored EYFS learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework, adapted for specialist provision.
• Support children with complex needs, developmental delays, and SEMH requirements.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment using positive behaviour management.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Observe, assess and document progress for EHCPs and personalised learning goals.
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare and health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Positive behaviour support

Early childhood development

Education

Level 3 CACHE / NVQ in Childcare / Early Years Education (or equivalent / higher)

Job description

Join an Alternative Provision in Clitheroe as a Qualified Nursery Nurse. Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk), up to £40k. Support early learning & SEN.

About the Role

Are you an experienced and nurturing Qualified Nursery Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in specialised early years education?We are recruiting a dedicated Early Years practitioner to join a welcoming and specialist Alternative Provision (AP) based in Clitheroe.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored early years learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework, adapted for specialist provision.
• Support children with complex needs, developmental delays, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) requirements.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Observe, assess, and document individual progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning goals.
• Maintain rigorous safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualification: Level 3 CACHE / NVQ in Childcare / Early Years Education (or equivalent / higher).
• Experience: Proven experience working within an Early Years setting; prior experience in SEND, SEMH, or an Alternative Provision (AP) / PRU setting is highly advantageous.
• Skills: Strong understanding of early childhood development, trauma-informed approaches, and positive behaviour support (e.g., Team-Teach is desirable).
• Compliance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Location: Commutable to Clitheroe, Lancashire.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary up to £40,000 per year.
• Consistent full-time hours (37.5 hours per week, term-time or full-year arrangements available).
• Ongoing professional development, specialist SEN/AP training, and career progression routes.
• A supportive, well-resourced multidisciplinary team and small class/group sizes.