SEN Support Early Years Educator

About the Role

As a part-time SEN Early Years Educator at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering inclusive, engaging learning experiences tailored to meet the individual needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a strong emphasis on outdoor play, sensory exploration and differentiated activities
• Observing, assessing and supporting each child’s developmental progress, using appropriate SEN frameworks (e.g. EYFS, SEND Code of Practice) to inform next steps and targeted interventions
• Acting as a key person, building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, and working closely with parents/carers to support individual care and learning plans
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional wellbeing, communication and independence
• Working collaboratively with the nursery team and external professionals (such as speech and language therapists or educational psychologists) to ensure consistent, high-quality support
• Taking responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, with a clear understanding of additional vulnerabilities and needs within an SEN context

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience of SEN
• Has experience in an early years setting
• Shares our values and commitment to high-quality childcare
• Has a genuine passion for outdoor learning and child-led play
• Is positive, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team

Benefits

• Top 10% pay locally, up to £14.10 per hour
• 3 or 4-day working week – more time for you
• Clear progression opportunities — move through our pay bandings and apply internally for new roles as they arise
• Opportunities to progress within our growing group, including roles across our nurseries in York and Leeds
• Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Free lunches, tea & snacks
• Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more
• Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching
• Staff treats, social events & celebrations
• Free uniform and on-site parking

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it:

• We focus on developing the uniqueness of every child: We work with every child’s constantly changing and unique interests to ensure their development is about them, not employing a one-size-fits-all approach
• Our outstanding team builds strong relational bonds with our families, built on quality communication: This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who know and love them
• We focus on outdoor adventures, always: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] isn’t just a name, it’s a daily way of life. We believe in as many outdoor adventures as possible and create amazing outdoor experiences to facilitate them

The name ‘[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026