SEN 1-2-1 Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Support/Deputy SENCO to join their vibrant nursery team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives by creating tailored activities that foster development and inclusion. You will collaborate with parents and professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need. With a commitment to professional growth and a welcoming culture, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education and making a difference. Join a workplace recognized as a Great Place to Work and help shape the future of young learners.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Enhanced Parental Leave

20 Days Annual Leave

24/7 Virtual GP Appointments

Professional Development Programme

Flexible Shift Options

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner with Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working with children, especially those with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging activities for children's development.
• Ensure effective communication with SENDCO and parents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Teamwork

Inclusion Promotion

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

SEND Training

Job description

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Salary – £26,915 - £31,720 FTE per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Sheffield S7 1NF

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a qualified practitioner as a 1-2-1 SEN Support/Deputy SENCO to join our Teddies Nursery.

Benefits:

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 9:00 - 3:00 (flexible on these hours) Monday, Tuesday, Friday with potential for more days/hours.

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a SEN 1-2-1, you will:

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.
• Make accurate and effective assessments which reflect the needs, interests and stages of development of the child by effective delivery of the key person approach. Collate this information to contribute to Support plan reviews and or EHCP’s.
• Ensure effective communication with the setting SENDCO and support collaboration between the setting, professionals and parents.
• Ensure an enabling environment is providing consistent stimulating and inspiring activities for the children in both the indoor and outdoor area as a continuous provision.
• Ensure children have the appropriate equipment and resources to support the children’s SEND needs.
• Promote inclusion and relationships with children with or without SEND.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• SEND training in one of the 4 broad areas of SEND
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar)
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!