Menu

SEN Early Years Practitioner

Job details
Posting date: 09 May 2026
Salary: £14.25 to £15.25 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Location: Poole, Dorset
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 215809

Apply for this job

Summary

SEN Early Years Practitioner - Poole

Pay: From £14.25 per hour Start Date: ASAP

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive early years setting in Poole. They are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3 qualified) to join their team and provide high‑quality support for children aged 0-5 with a range of additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, with a particular interest in supporting children with SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language delay, sensory needs, and social‑emotional development.

What You'll Be Doing

As an SEN Early Years Practitioner, you will:
- Support daily routines and learning activities within the early years environment
- Provide nurturing, individualised support for children with additional needs
- Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting
- Assist in planning and delivering age‑appropriate, SEN‑focused activities
- Encourage children's communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Work closely with colleagues, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Communicate positively with parents and carers
- Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
- Have experience supporting children in an early years or SEN setting
- Bring warmth, patience, and a child‑centred approach
- Understand the EYFS framework and early child development
- Communicate clearly and kindly with families and colleagues
- Are reliable, flexible, and a strong team player

Requirements

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
- Have the Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
- Provide two professional references from the past 24 months
- Be available for full‑time hours, Monday to Friday

What We Offer
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN training
- Access to our dedicated Training & Development Team
- Ongoing support from a specialist Early Years & SEN consultant

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them thrive, we'd love to hear from you - please send over an up to date CV for consideration.

Apply for this job