SEND Early Years Support Worker

Prospectsonline; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lilycroft & St Edmund's Nursery Schools' Federation in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Early Years SEND Support Worker for a permanent, full-time position. The role focuses on supporting children with special educational needs within our Resourced Provision, working closely with families and external agencies.

You will join a forward-thinking team to deliver high-quality education to 0–5-year-olds, with term-time hours plus 5 days, 37 hours per week, and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children 0-5 in an early years setting or school.
• Calm, confident and patient manner.
• Good communicator with families and outside agencies.
• Flexible and able to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Promote the federation’s vision, ethos and high expectations.

Skills

Experience with EY 0-5

Strong communication

Team player

Child-centered approach

Job description

The Lilycroft & St Edmund's Nursery Schools' Federation

St Edmund’s Nursery School: Washington Street, Girlington, Bradford, BD8 9QW

Lilycroft Nursery School: Lilycroft Road, Manningham, Bradford, BD9 5AD

Full Time, 37 hours

Term Time + 5 days

Vacancy Information

St Edmund’s Nursery School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Early Years SEND Support Worker on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will be passionate about working with young children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Our ‘Resourced Provision’ is fully included within our outstanding Nursery School and provides care and education for children with various, often very complex needs and disabilities. You will work with children (and also with their families) who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, autism, social, emotional and
mental health needs, or have a combination of these needs.

The role will be demanding but highly rewarding and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and expertise working closely with an experienced SEND and Early Years team, supported by the SENDCO, in our forward thinking, outstanding
nursery school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, creative and committed to giving our young children the very best start in life
• Have experience of working with children 0-5 in an early years setting or school
• Have a calm, confident and patient manner
• Be a good communicator with the ability to work closely with families and outside agencies
• Be flexible and able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Promote the federation’s vision, ethos and high expectations

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to be part of our forward thinking, creative organisation, operating at the forefront of Early Years Education in the North of England
• Amazing children and families from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds
• A committed, friendly, diverse and welcoming staff and governor team

Shortlisting: Thursday 8th October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any appointment made will be subject to references and a full and enhanced safeguarding and DBS check.

Please be aware that Keeping Children Safe In Education (2025) requires schools to undertake online searches as part of their shortlisting and due diligence process. If shortlisted for a role an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). All information will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.