SEN Early Years Practitioner

SEN Early Years Educator – Primary School
Location: Brixton, South London
Salary: £108.35 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday – Friday, school hours

Are you an enthusiastic Early Years Educator passionate about supporting young children with additional needs? Do you have experience working within an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting and want to make a meaningful difference to children’s early development?

Pertemps Education Network is currently recruiting a dedicated and nurturing SEN Early Years Educator to join a welcoming primary school in Brixton, supporting children within their Early Years provision.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Teaching Assistant or Psychology graduate looking to develop their experience within Special Educational Needs.

The Role

You will be supporting young children across the Early Years Foundation Stage who require additional support with their learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for children with additional needs.
• Supporting children with autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties and developmental delays.
• Encouraging communication, interaction and social development through play-based learning.
• Supporting early literacy, numeracy and sensory activities.
• Implementing individual learning and development strategies.
• Promoting independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Supporting children’s emotional regulation and engagement in classroom activities.
• Assisting with personal care where required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working within an Early Years, Nursery or Primary School setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Understanding of EYFS development and early childhood learning.
• Experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties or developmental delays is advantageous.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Relevant Early Years, Childcare, Education or Psychology qualifications are desirable but not essential.

We particularly welcome applications from:

• Early Years Educators and Nursery Practitioners.
• CACHE / NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare graduates.
• Early Childhood Studies graduates.
• Psychology and Child Development graduates.
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and SEN Teachers.

Why Apply Through Pertemps Education Network?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain valuable SEN and primary school experience.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Access to further education and SEN opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive school environment.

Apply Today!
To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941