Nursery Practitioner SEND responsibilities

Nursery Practitioner with SEND responsibilities

Job . ECC
1001-89S Position Type:
Early Years Pay Range:
Scale 3, point 5-6

Position

Start Date:

23/02/2026 Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Fixed

Application Close: 30/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

Applications will be considered as they are received, therefore interviews will be arranged accordingly.

Essex Pay Scale 3, points 5-6. Actual salary £21,191 - £21,816

Due to the expansion of our team we are recruiting.

Nursery Practitioner with SEND responsibility required, 35 ¾ hours per week Monday - Friday 8.30am-4pm (x3 days per week), 8.30 - 5pm (x2 days per week, 1 hour for staff meeting, 1 hour for planning meeting). 45 min lunch break.

Term time plus one week staff training

Woodcroft Nursery school is delighted to invite you to join our wonderful team as a Nursery Practitioner. This is initially a fixed-term post with the potential for a permanent contract.

It is essential the successful candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, experience of working with a range of children, good communication skills and be committed to helping children reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Fantastic team working skills
• Patience and resilience
• An awareness, understanding and compassionate approach towards inclusion
• A passion to promote the safety, wellbeing and education of young children
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the emerging needs of children
• A warm, welcoming and friendly approach

Please see the job description of a full outline of roles and responsibilities.

If you are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young children and enjoy being part of a supportive and dedicated team of Early Years practitioners, we look forward to hearing from you.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive and happy work environment
• Innovative and involved staff and children
• An inclusive, caring ethos, that focuses on the child at the heart of the learning
• Wonderful learning spaces both inside and out
• Supportive and engaging families
• A supportive and engaging governing body
• A continued drive towards excellence
• Continued professional development in a community of skilled practitioners

At Woodcroft we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff, governors, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Previous applicants need not apply.

Interview Date: TBC

If you have any questions or queries please contact Jo Green, Finance & Personnel Manager on  Candidates can find out more information about our school on our website:

Visits warmly welcome, please telephone to arrange.

Woodcroft Nursery School is a maintained nursery school providing care and education for 2-5 year olds. Our dedicated and experienced team comprises of qualified teachers, nursery nurses and nursery practitioners. We have extensive indoor and outdoor facilities including Forest School. We offer a range of extended services including breakfast and after school clubs.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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