SEN Nursery Practitioner

Aspire People; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Dudley seeks an experienced Early Years Practitioner to support children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. The role involves working in a SEN hub, 8:30–15:30, term time only, requiring a Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years and experience with young children. The agency offers competitive pay, holiday pay, and safeguarding training.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Holiday pay

Safeguarding training

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Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years.
• Experience working with 0-5 years old children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and welfare.
• Insight into the needs of young children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
• Implement learning strategies aligned with EYFS.
• Collaborate with parents and colleagues effectively.

Skills

Support for children with additional needs

Excellent knowledge of child development (0-5 years)

Good communication skills

Understanding of EYFS Curriculum

Education

Recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Childcare/Early Years

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner who holds a recognised Level 3 or equivalent Childcare/Early Years qualification and has experience providing support to children with additional needs? Aspire People are currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs in a nursery in Dudley. The role is to work in the SEN hub, which holds up to 12 children with various additional needs including severe and profound complex learning difficulties. The role is 5 days per week, 8:30–15:30, term time only.

Responsibilities

• Work in the SEN hub supporting children with additional needs, including those with severe and profound learning difficulties.
• Contribute to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Support room organisation, implement learning strategies, and facilitate a free-flow environment as part of a team and in partnership with parents.
• Demonstrate conscientious, well-presented, and personable approaches with good communication skills with children and colleagues.
• Provide effective support within a collaborative school setting to ensure each child has the right learning environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Childcare/Early Years (to meet EYFS staff-to-child ratios).
• Previous experience of working with children aged between 0–5 years old.
• Excellent knowledge of development of children aged 0–5 years old.
• Previous experience of providing support to children with additional needs.
• Good insight into the needs of young children.
• Good understanding of the EYFS Curriculum.
• Good knowledge of safeguarding and welfare; good awareness of Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of play-based approaches in children's learning.

Why Aspire People?

• As one of the largest Midlands-based education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teaching and associated staff into Nursery, SEND, Primary & Secondary sectors, you will be supported by a dedicated consultant.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Safeguarding training.
• Recommend a friend scheme.

How to Apply

Please apply for this role below. For more information about Aspire People or any other Early Years jobs we have available, visit aspirepeople.co.uk/jobs.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.