SEN Nursery Practitioner - £250 welcome bonus

The Old Station Nursery Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,159 - 30,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday including birthday off

Access to The National College for training

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support

1 paid volunteer day per year

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is seeking a Level 3 Qualified SEN Nursery Practitioner to create a nurturing environment for children. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, building relationships, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards. The role requires previous experience supporting children with additional needs and the ability to complete relevant SENCO documentation. Located in St. Neots, the position offers a salary of £27,955 per annum for 40 hours per week, with great perks including free childcare for the first month and a 52% discount for employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is essential.
• Can complete all relevant SENCO documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor children’s development milestones and keep records.
• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring hygiene and safety.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a SEN Nursery Practitioner!

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Apricot Nursery, we’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified SEN Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, along with previous experience supporting children with additional needs and completing all relevant SENCO documentation. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.


• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday (inclusive of national bank holidays and the Christmas closure week), plus your birthday off!


• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses


• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.


• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.


• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £27,955 per annum based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Location: Apricot Day Nursery, Longsands College, Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ

About our Nursery

At our St Neots children’s day nursery, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites.

What Your Role Involves

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.


• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.


• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.


• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.


• Support the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.


• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.