SEN Early Years Practitioner - Poole


Pay: From £14.25 per hourStart Date: ASAP


Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive early years setting in Poole. They are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3 qualified) to join their team and provide high-quality support for children aged 0-5 with a range of additional needs.


This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, with a particular interest in supporting children with SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language delay, sensory needs, and social-emotional development.


What You’ll Be Doing
As an SEN Early Years Practitioner, you will:
*Support daily routines and learning activities within the early years environment
*Provide nurturing, individualised support for children with additional needs
*Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting
*Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate, SEN-focused activities
*Encourage children’s communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
*Work closely with colleagues, SENCOs, and external professionals
*Communicate positively with parents and carers
*Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times


What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you:
*Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
*Have experience supporting children in an early years or SEN setting
*Bring warmth, patience, and a child-centred approach
*Understand the EYFS framework and early child development
*Communicate clearly and kindly with families and colleagues
*Are reliable, flexible, and a strong team player


Requirements
To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:
*Have the Right to Work in the UK
*Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
*Provide two professional references from the past 24 months
*Be available for full-time hours, Monday to Friday


What We Offer
*Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN training
*Access to our dedicated Training & Development Team
*Ongoing support from a specialist Early Years & SEN consultant


Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them thrive, we’d love to hear from you - please send over an up to date CV for consideration.