Early Years Educator

Final date to receive applications Sunday, November 29, 2026 Location Edward Bears
- Cirencester, GL7 1ES
Salary £13.52 per hour Positions Available 1 Hours per week 30 hours per week
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Job Summary

Location:

Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £13.52 per hour
Additional Benefits: c.£5k

Contract:

Fixed-Term until August 2027

Hours:

30 per week

Happy Days Nurseries is looking for a passionate Early Years Educator 1:1 to join our team at XXXX Nursery.

You’ll provide individualised support to children with additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and reach their full potential. Working closely with the SENCO, Early Years Manager and wider team, you’ll support inclusive learning experiences and help every child participate fully in nursery life.

You’ll support children's learning, development and wellbeing through individualised, play-based experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Working collaboratively with the SENCO and key persons, you’ll adapt activities and approaches to meet children's individual needs, supporting communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing and independence.

This varied role involves working across different rooms and age groups, either alongside a child's key person or facilitating learning independently, as appropriate. You’ll contribute to observations, assessments and support plans while helping maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.

• Provide individualised 1:1 support, helping children with additional needs access the EYFS curriculum and participate in nursery life.
• Work with the SENCO, key persons and wider team to identify and respond to children's individual needs.
• Support children's learning, communication, social interaction, emotional wellbeing and independence through play.
• Adapt activities and resources to reflect children’s developmental stages, interests and abilities.
• Work flexibly across different rooms and age groups to meet changing needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to observations, assessments, planning and individual support plans.
• Create safe, stimulating and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Deliver engaging activities that encourage curiosity and development, including STEM opportunities where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare procedures.
• Participate in training and professional development to strengthen inclusive practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's early experiences, helping them feel included, supported and confident as they learn and develop. Working alongside experienced Early Years professionals and the SENCO, you’ll broaden your skills and knowledge while contributing to a positive, supportive nursery environment.

We’re looking for a caring, patient and proactive Early Years professional with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or additional needs.
• A good understanding of the EYFS and inclusive early years practice.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child welfare and health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A flexible, calm and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively with the SENCO, key persons and wider team.
• A commitment to ongoing…