Send Nursery Practitioner Level 2/3- Part Time Hours

We are recruiting a part time inspirational SEND Nursery Practitioners holding a level 2 or 3 qualification in early years/childcare to join our team at Little Gems Day Nursery to support a child who has SEND (Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities). Our nursery is a private family run nursery offering a homely atmosphere along with friendly qualified staff. The nursery is equipped with stimulating equipment. We are open Monday-Friday, 51 weeks of the year from 7.30am-6pm. We are closed bank holidays and a week at Christmas.

This role is for a part time practitioner who has a passion for supporting children with SEND. They will be required to support a child with their PSED and self regulation skills, The practitioner will be the child's one to one support, coaching and supporting the child through their emotions and implementing strategies suggested by outside professionals and the settings Inclusion Development Manager (SENCO). The practitioner has to have good communication skills, be patient, have a positive approach to behaviour and a passion for supporting children with SEND. The working pattern for this role is flexible currently and can be discussed.

**Reporting relationships***:Reporting directly to the Inclusion Development Manager, Manager, Deputy and Room Leaders.

**Purpose of the job**:

- Assist with the room leader as directed in the day to day running of the room.
- Provide one to one support for the child.
- Implement all the support and strategies suggested by outside professionals and Inclusion Development Manager (SENDCO).
- Good working relationship with the parents.
- Complete planning and next steps for the child and ensure all needs are met including physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each child..
- To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities.
- To ensure the safety and well being of the children at all times.
- To undertake a key worker role with specific children if instructed too and ensure key caring of all key children. Making sure all key children’s documents, paperwork is completed.
- Provide a positive role model to all other staff.

**Main duties and tasks**:

- Maintaining at all times a high standard of professional conduct and a child centred approach to the care provided in accordance with the nursery policies, procedures, current legislation, the EYFS, registration requirements and any other guidelines issued by Hampshire County Council.
- To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment ensuring they are all safe and hygienic at all times.
- To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
- To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times.
- To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities.
- To be responsible for keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group, also maintain accurate records including registers, sleeps charts, nappy books, home books etc.
- To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested by the Manager.
- To attend staff meetings as requested.
- To attend training as requested.
- To support the work and beliefs of the nursery by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults.
- To work as part of a team and support colleagues.
- Provide feedback to the nursery manager on issues relating to your room and the nursery day.
- To encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the nursery and their child’s development.
- To be flexible with the working practices of the nursery.
- Be prepared to help when other areas of the nursery may be short staffed or with domestic duties, or other duties as specified by the manager.
- To ensure the manager is informed of the physical and emotional security of children and that anything that gives concern is reported to the manager or child protection officer immediately.

**Staff benefits**:
Little Gems Day Nursery strive in taking care of the staff. Here are some of the benefits we offer our staff:

- Competitive rates of pay.
- Discounted childcare rates for staff children.
- Sickness incentive, staff can earn up to 2 extra days holiday a year.
- Additional holiday day for Birthday.
- Annual pay review.
- End of year Christmas party complimentary of owners.
- Chance to gain time back from outstanding practice.
- Employee of the year award along with bonus.
- Staff treats once a month from owners delivered.

Role dependant on enhanced DBS

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £8,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Schedule:

- No weekends

School type:

- Day nursery

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SEND P