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Speedwell Nursery School Part of Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools Federation
SEND Early Years Support Worker
22.5 hours per week
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs and Fri 8.30am-1.00pm.
Between £12.65 - £13.26 per hour depending on experience.
Fixed term with possibility to become permanent.
Term time only.
We are looking for a SEND Early Years Support Worker who:
• Is committed to building warm, respectful professional relationships with 2, 3 and 4 year olds and their families
• Has experience of working with children with additional needs
• Can scaffold children’s learning and lead learning in a range of SEND intervention groups
• Can work with the team to create and maintain an inspiring learning environment
• Has excellent communication skills and can work positively in a team
• Is observant to all children’s attempts to communicate and can foster children’s skills to express themselves.
• Can work with the team to ensure all children’s safety in our busy nursery environment
• Is committed to work inclusively to promote the well being and development of children with additional needs
In return we can offer
• A leadership and governor team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and their families
• High quality professional learning opportunities
• A warm, encouraging and welcoming team
• A fabulous purpose built indoor and outdoor learning environment
• Term time only working with 4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rota)
Speedwell Nursery School is a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect. We have a fabulous outside learning environment and dedicated indoor spaces for our two, three and four year olds. This year we are entering an exciting new phase in our development and we are looking to recruit new team members to build on our long tradition of high quality nursery education.
Visits are encouraged and very welcome where we will be happy to show you around and talk in more detail about the requirements of the roles available.
Closing date: Sunday 25th January 2026
Interviews to be held: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a more detailed overview of the key elements of the job.
How to apply
Download the BCC Application form and email directly to the Nursery. For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. To be shortlisted for interview, you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential/desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
We are keen to develop a staff team that reflects the community we serve, at present, male colleagues and black and minority ethnic colleagues are under represented on our staff team and we would welcome applications from these groups with relevant qualifications and experience.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.