SEN Support - Early Years Educator
Part-time (3-day week)
Location: Muddy Boots Nursery, Poppleton YO26 6QD
* Hourly pay: "13.70?"
* "14.10" per hour (age 21+)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator with SEN experience to join our award‑winning outdoor nursery on a part‑time (3‑day week) basis. The role supports a nature‑based curriculum and offers career development to Room Leader, Third in Charge, and Deputy Manager positions.
Your Role Will Include
* Planning and delivering inclusive, engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the individual needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a strong emphasis on outdoor play, sensory exploration and differentiated activities.
* Observing, assessing and supporting each child’s developmental progress, using appropriate SEN frameworks (e.g. EYFS, SEND Code of Practice) to inform next steps and targeted interventions.
* Acting as a key person, building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, and working closely with parents/carers to support individual care and learning plans.
* Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional well‑being, communication and independence.
* Working collaboratively with the nursery team and external professionals (such as speech and language therapists or educational psychologists) to ensure consistent, high‑quality support.
* Taking responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, with a clear understanding of additional vulnerabilities and needs within an SEN context.
About You
* Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
* Experience of SEN.
* Has experience in an early years setting.
* Shares our values and commitment to high‑quality childcare.
* Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child‑led play.
* Is positive, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.
Benefits
* Top 10% pay locally, up to £14.10 per hour.
* 3 or 4‑day working week – more time for you.
* Clear progression opportunities – move through pay bandings and apply internally for new roles as they arise.
* Opportunities to progress within our growing group, including roles across our nurseries in York and Leeds.
* Extra holiday days for long‑standing team members.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay.
* Free lunches, tea & snacks.
* Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more.
* Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching.
* Staff treats, social events & celebrations.
* Free uniform and on‑site parking.
Equal Opportunities
Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
References
This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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