We are looking for a SEND Support Early Years Practitioner 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 scaffold children’s learning and lead learning in a range of SEND intervention groups
• 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 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
• Is committed to work inclusively to promote the well being and development of children with additional needs

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 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Speedwell Nursery School is a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect. We have a fabulous outside learning environment and dedicated indoor spaces for our two, three and four year olds. This year we are entering an exciting new phase in our development and we are looking to recruit new team members to build on our long tradition of high quality nursery education.

Visits are encouraged and very welcome where we will be happy to show you around and talk in more detail about the requirements of the roles available.

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 27th January 2026

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed overview of the key elements of the job.

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.

You are welcome to come and have a look around the nursery. Call 0117 9030329 to make arrangements.