Job Description:

SEN Early Years Practitioner - Poole

Pay: From £14.25 per hour Start Date: ASAP

Prospero Teaching is delighted to be supporting a warm, inclusive early years setting in Poole. They are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Early Years Practitioner (Level 2 or 3 qualified) to join their team and provide high‑quality support for children aged 0-5 with a range of additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about early childhood development, with a particular interest in supporting children with SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language delay, sensory needs, and social‑emotional development.

What You'll Be Doing

As an SEN Early Years Practitioner, you will:

• Support daily routines and learning activities within the early years environment
• Provide nurturing, individualised support for children with additional needs
• Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive setting
• Assist in planning and delivering age‑appropriate, SEN‑focused activities
• Encourage children's communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Work closely with colleagues, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Communicate positively with parents and carers
• Uphold safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification
• Have experience supporting children in an early years or SEN setting
• Bring warmth, patience, and a child‑centred approach
• Understand the EYFS framework and early child development
• Communicate clearly and kindly with families and colleagues
• Are reliable, flexible, and a strong team player

Requirements

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, you must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide two professional references from the past 24 months
• Be available for full‑time hours, Monday to Friday

What We Offer

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEN training
• Access to our dedicated Training & Development Team
• Ongoing support from a specialist Early Years & SEN consultant

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them thrive, we'd love to hear from you - please send over an up to date CV for consideration.