Job description
Role: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Chelmsford
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
GSL Education is recruiting experienced Early Years Practitioners to join a welcoming SEN school in Chelmsford, working within Reception or KS1. This role is ideal for an Early Years Practitioner who enjoys nurturing early development, building positive routines, and supporting pupils with additional needs.
Nursery experience or a Level 2/3 nursery qualification is highly desirable, making this an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner with a strong early-childhood background.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support pupils in Reception or KS1 within a specialist SEN school
• Assist with early communication, sensory activities, and structured routines
• Deliver small-group and one-to-one learning sessions
• Help maintain an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Essential Requirements:
• Experienced Early Years Practitioner or someone with nursery/early childhood experience
• Understanding of early development and SEN needs
• Patient, nurturing, and confident in supporting young children
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)
If this Early Years Practitioner role in Chelmsford sounds like the right next step, we encourage you to apply and join a team that is dedicated, supportive, and child-centred.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the Early Years Practitioner role, please click ‘apply now’ with your most recent CV.