SEN 1:1 Early Years Educator

SEN 1:1 Early Years Educator (VR/1033977) Bristol, England

Salary: GBP
15 - GBP
17 per hour

Prospero Teaching is seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated
SEN 1:1 Early Years Educators
to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a variety of nurseries and Early Years settings in Bristol.

We have flexible opportunities available on an:

• Ad-hoc/supply basis
• Short-term assignments
• Long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you are looking for occasional shifts to fit around your schedule or a longer-term role, we can offer work to suit your availability.

Location:Bristol

Position:SEN 1:1 Early Years Educator (Supply)

Pay:£15–£17 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours:Flexible – Full Days, AM Shifts, and PM Shifts

Contract Types:Ad-hoc, Short-Term, Long-Term, and Temp-to-Perm

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification (or equivalent)

Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a nursery, Early Years, education, or care setting

Sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development

Knowledge of additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech and Language Needs, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Experience implementing personalised support strategies and adapting activities to meet individual needs

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with nursery teams, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals

A caring, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach

Ability to build positive relationships and promote children's confidence, independence, and wellbeing

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

SEND-specific training (e.g., Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Attention Autism, Sensory Processing)

Experience working on a 1:1 basis with children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Training can be provided where required.

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Child Barred List Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two childcare or education-related professional references covering the last two years
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience supporting children with SEND

Please note:

A Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is highly desirable. Candidates with significant SEND experience within Early Years settings may also be considered. An Enhanced DBS check and relevant references will be required before placement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.