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 Noodle Now 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