SEN 1:1 Early Years Educator

SEN 1

1 Early Years Educator - Supply OpportunitiesABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated

SEN 1

1 Early Years Educators to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across a variety of nurseries and Early Years settings in Bristol.

We have flexible opportunities available on an

• Ad-hoc/supply basis
• Short-term assignments
• Long-term placements
• Temp-to-perm opportunities

Whether you are looking for occasional shifts to fit around your schedule or a longer-term role, we can offer work to suit your availability.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

Location

Bristol

Position

SEN 1

1 Early Years Educator (Supply)

Pay

£15-£17 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours

Flexible - Full Days, AM Shifts, and PM Shifts

Contract Types

Ad-hoc, Short-Term, Long-Term, and Temp-to-Perm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND REQUIREMENTSESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

✅ Level 3 Early Years / Childcare Qualification (or equivalent)

✅ Previous experience supporting children with SEND within a nursery, Early Years, education, or care setting

✅ Sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development

✅ Knowledge of additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech and Language Needs, ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

✅ Experience implementing personalised support strategies and adapting activities to meet individual needs

✅ Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with nursery teams, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals

✅ A caring, patient, nurturing, and resilient approach

✅ Ability to build positive relationships and promote children's confidence, independence, and wellbeing

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

✅ Paediatric First Aid Certificate

✅ SEND-specific training ( Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Attention Autism, Sensory Processing)

✅ Safeguarding Training

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Experience working on a 1

1 basis with children who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)

Training can be provided where required.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING,

YOU MUST

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Child Barred List Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two childcare or education-related professional references covering the last two years
• Be able to demonstrate previous experience supporting children with SEND

If you are interested in this

SEN 1

1 Early Years Educator opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

Please note

A Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification is highly desirable. Candidates with significant SEND experience within Early Years settings may also be considered. An Enhanced DBS check and relevant references will be required before placement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.