Overview
We are currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN 1:1 Nursery Practitioner to provide tailored support to children with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring they have the best start to their learning journey. Tops Portsmouth Nursery is a 115 place Day Nursery & Pre-School in Cosham, Portsmouth. The nursery runs activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and more.
Role details
This is a 1:1 role focusing on the individual child’s educational plan. You will work closely with the Room Manager and external professionals to support the child’s needs and progress.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the 1:1 care of the individual child to support their IEP and liaise with the Room Manager daily.
* Collaborate with the behaviour management, equal opportunities and SEN representatives to ensure the child’s needs are met.
* Write and update the IEP and liaise with relevant representatives and the Nursery Manager.
* Keep colleagues informed of the child’s continual progress on the 1:1 programme.
* Work closely with external professionals or agencies involved with the family support of the child you are providing 1:1 care for.
* Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in an early years setting.
* Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work collaboratively with the nursery team, parents, and external professionals.
* Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting children’s individual needs.
* Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
* Experience with creating and implementing IEPs (desirable).
What we offer
* Pay rate: Up to £12.62 per hour
* Contracted Hours: 16 hours per week
* Employee well-being is valued; staff recognition schemes and opportunities to celebrate achievements.
* OFSTED feedback reference
* Annual Bonus Scheme: as an Employee-Owned Company, profit shares with a potential bonus each May.
* Childcare Discount: up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries.
* Flexible Working Options with compressed hours (up to 48 extra days off per year) or nine days over two weeks (up to 24 additional days off).
* World’s Happiest Workplace certification for 2025, recognising well-being and growth.
* Holiday Allowance: 28 days of annual leave plus two extra days (birthday and wellbeing day) totaling 30 days.
* Free meals: free breakfast in nurseries.
* Employee discounts and recognition: Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gym discounts, cycle to work, GP on demand, cinema deals, etc.).
* Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS prescription charges, optical care, and dental treatment.
* Career Development opportunities, and travel/parking season ticket loan up to £500.
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