Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Educator Level 3 & SENCO – Term Time Only Location: Sabden area Salary: £13 per hour + £50 per month SENCO allowance Hours: 4 days per week | Term time only We are looking for a dedicated and nurturing Early Years Educator Level 3 to join our small, welcoming setting, taking on a SENCO responsibility as part of the role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about child-led learning and wants to be part of a friendly, supportive team in a beautiful village environment. Please note: applicants must be able to drive, as public transport links are limited. The Role * Term-time position, 4 days per week * Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (Friday finish 4:30pm) * Flexibility to cover earlier shifts if required * Supporting children aged 3 years and over, mainly in the older age group * Leading SEN support within the setting * Promoting a calm, nurturing, home-from-home environment * Working closely with a small, tight-knit team to deliver high-quality early years care The Setting * 24 children on roll across 2 rooms * Team of 8 staff * Small, friendly, and welcoming culture * Strong focus on staff wellbeing and support * Child-led ethos, with strong parent partnerships * Home-from-home, village-based environment What We’re Looking For * Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential) * SENCO experience or interest in taking on SEN responsibilities * Passion for child-led learning * Warm, caring, and professional approach * Willingness to learn and grow with the team * Strong teamwork and communication skills Benefits * £13 per hour + £50 per month for SENCO responsibilities * 15 days holiday pro-rata until entitlement start date, then 23 days * 50% staff childcare discount * Pension scheme * Small onsite car park Training & Development * Access to NoodleNow online training * Opportunities to attend Local Authority training * Support for Level 3 and Level 5 apprenticeships within the team * Encouragement to develop professionally in a hands-on, supportive environment Interview Process * Informal interview encouraging candidates to be themselves * Observation of interactions with children If you’re a committed, passionate Early Years professional looking for a friendly, supportive, home-from-home setting, we’d love to hear from you