Speedwell Nursery School

We are looking for a SEND Support Early Years worker who:

  • Is committed to building warm, respectful professional relationships with 2, 3 and 4 year olds and their families
  • Has experience of working with children with additional needs
  • Can develop the skills to engage children in learning
  • Is observant to all children’s attempts to communicate and can foster children’s skills to express themselves
  • Can work with the team to ensure all children’s safety in our busy nursery environment
  • Can work with the team to create and maintain an inspiring learning environment
  • Has excellent communication skills and can work positively in a team
  • Is committed to work to promote the well being and development of all children

In return we can offer

  • A leadership and governor team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and their families
  • High quality professional learning opportunities
  • A warm, encouraging and welcoming team
  • A fabulous purpose built indoor and outdoor learning environment
  • Term time only working with 4 weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)

We are excited to be expanding our service and are seeking practitioners who are keen to join our dedicated team. Together we will build on our long tradition of high quality nursery education.

We are keen to develop a staff team that reflects the community we serve, at present, male colleagues and black and minority ethnic colleagues are under represented on our staff team and we would welcome applications from these groups with relevant qualifications and experience. 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Job Features

Job Category

Early Years Practitioner, SEND Support

Grade

BG3

Contract

29.5 hours per week

Working Weeks

Term time only

Working Hours

Mon,Thur,Fri 8.30am-2.30pm and Tue, Wed 8.30am-3.30pm. (30 min lunch breaks)

Salary/Pay

£13.45 per hour Term Time only

Start Date

TBA

Application Closing Date

Friday April 17th 2026

Download the BCC Application form and email directly to the Nursery.  For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.  To be shortlisted for interview, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential/desirable criteria in the Person Specification.