SEN Support Early Years Educator
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SEN Support Early Years Educator
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Location: Poppleton YO26 6QD
Salary: £13.70 - £14.10 per hour
Employment Type: Part-time (3 days/week)
Workplace: On-site
About the Role
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are looking for an experienced Level 3 Early Years Educator to join our team as a SEN Support Early Years Educator. You will deliver high-quality, nature-based learning experiences tailored to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), focusing on outdoor play, sensory exploration, and differentiated activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering inclusive, engaging learning experiences tailored to individual SEN needs, with emphasis on outdoor play, sensory exploration and differentiated activities
- Observing, assessing and supporting each child’s developmental progress using SEN frameworks (EYFS, SEND Code of Practice)
- Acting as a key person, building strong relationships with children and families
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment
- Working collaboratively with the nursery team and external professionals (speech and language therapists, educational psychologists)
- Taking responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Experience of SEN
- Experience in an early years setting
- Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
- Genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
- Positive, proactive and enjoys teamwork
Benefits
- Top 10% pay locally, up to £14.10 per hour
- 3 or 4-day working week
- Clear progression opportunities across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] nurseries in York and Leeds
- Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
- Free lunches, tea & snacks
- Lifestyle discounts, Employee Assistance Programme
- Free uniform and on-site parking
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Since opening in January 2012, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has built a family ethos and home-from-home feel, serving over 1000 families. Our focus is on developing the uniqueness of every child through outdoor adventures and a values-led approach.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Committed to Safeguarding. Enhanced DBS check required.
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