SPECIALIST PRE SCHOOL - Nursery Practitioner (Two posts)
Phoenix Centre, Wordsley DY8 5PY
Annual Salary: £19,760.48 (pro rata £1,646.71 per month)
Permanent Post
38 hours per week: Monday to Friday (Term Time only)
This role offers an opportunity to support a special needs early years setting and foster a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality childcare and support for children with SEN.
* Implement activities and plan learning programmes aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
* Observe children, assess progress, and plan further activities accordingly.
* Maintain safeguarding and child protection records, including risk assessments and care plans.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, confidentiality and whistleblowing policies.
* Collaborate with other staff to promote safe, caring and stimulating environments.
Qualifications & Experience
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare.
* Experience working in Early Years settings, particularly with SEN children.
* Good understanding of the EEF framework and learning/welfare requirements.
* Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, food safety, confidentiality, and whistleblowing.
* Experience completing risk assessments, care plans, and reporting incidents.
Additional Information
* Pension scheme – NEST.
* Workwear provided; free parking on site.
* Annual pay review each March.
* Enhanced DBS check required.
* Right to work in the UK required; no sponsorship offered.
Application Process
Please complete the attachment application form and email it to nicky.bailey@dudley.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2025.
This is an Equal Opportunities employer. Please note that the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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