SEN Early Years Practitioner

SEN Early Years Practitioner - Poole

Pay: From £14.25 per hourStart Date: ASAP

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive early years setting in Poole. They are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3 qualified) to join their team and provide high-quality support for children aged 0-5 with a range of additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, with a particular interest in supporting children with SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language delay, sensory needs, and social-emotional development.

What You'll Be Doing

As an SEN Early Years Practitioner, you will:

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• Support daily routines and learning activities within the early years environment
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• Provide nurturing, individualised support for children with additional needs
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• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting
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• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate, SEN-focused activities
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• Encourage children's communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
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• Work closely with colleagues, SENCOs, and external professionals
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• Communicate positively with parents and carers
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• Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times
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What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

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• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
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• Have experience supporting children in an early years or SEN setting
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• Bring warmth, patience, and a child-centred approach
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• Understand the EYFS framework and early child development
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• Communicate clearly and kindly with families and colleagues
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• Are reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
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Requirements

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

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• Have the Right to Work in the UK
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• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
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• Provide two professional references from the past 24 months
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• Be available for full-time hours, Monday to Friday
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What We Offer

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• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN training
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• Access to our dedicated Training & Development Team
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• Ongoing support from a specialist Early Years & SEN consultant
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Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them thrive, we'd love to hear from you - please send over an up to date CV for consideration.