Qualified Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support)

Childbase Partnership Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support) in Aylesbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the life of a non-verbal child with autism, providing essential 1:1 support in a nurturing environment. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization promotes a healthy work/life balance, offering generous leave and exclusive perks. This position is perfect for passionate individuals eager to inspire young children and foster their development. Be part of a team that values every contribution and strives for excellence in early years education.

Benefits

75% discount for parents at Childbase nursery

40% discount for grandparents

Generous leave entitlement

Tax-free Partnership dividends

Qualification reward payments

Long-service bonuses

Retail discounts

Free meals in nursery

Mental Health First Aiders support

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must have a full and relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above.
• Experience working with children aged five and under who live with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a non-verbal child with autism.
• Work closely with the nursery’s SENDCO to support individual learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Experience with SEND

Nurturing attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Early years qualification at level 2 or above

Job description

Vacancies Qualified Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support)

Job Introduction

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in a child’s life? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to provide 1:1 support to a non-verbal child with autism. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive environment and help foster the child’s development and well-being.

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 Qualified Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support) at our Grasshoppers Day Nursery in Aylesbury.

This role is part-time (20 hours a week) and working hours are 08:00-18:00, Thursday and Friday, 52 weeks of the year.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £12.47-£14.98 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 Qualified 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-one basis.

A full and relevant early years qualification at level 2 or above is essential for this role. If you are not early years qualified, we may have an alternative role available to suit you. Take a look at our careers page to explore all our current vacancies.

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.

Qualified Nursery Practitioner (SEND Support)

• Salary £12.47 - £14.98 per hour
• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference GHAylesbury-1:1-Qual-20
• Closing Date No Expiry Date
• Job Category Nursery
• Business Unit Grasshoppers Aylesbury
• Location (a radius of up to 50 miles will apply) Aylesbury, United Kingdom