Term time only position, permanent (8:00am-4:00pm, 5 days per week)
Hourly Rate: £14.35– £14.55 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Join Tiny Seeds Preschool – Our Brand-New Setting
We are excited to be opening a brand-new preschool at St James’ Church, Pokesdown – Tiny Seeds Preschool – and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years SENCO / Practitioner to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the ethos and inclusive practice of Tiny Seeds Preschool from the very beginning. We are committed to providing outstanding childcare and education in a warm, nurturing, and fully inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
Our preschool follows a Planning in the Moment approach, ensuring children’s individual interests, needs, and development are at the heart of everything we do. With extensive resources, dedicated outdoor learning, and access to local school playgrounds, Tiny Seeds Preschool offers rich and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, including those with additional needs.
The Role
As the Early Years SENCO / Practitioner at Tiny Seeds Preschool, you will play a key role in identifying children who require additional support and ensuring inclusive practice across the setting.
You will also work as a key person, taking responsibility for a group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families, and supporting their individual learning and development.
The preschool will be open to children from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with staff hours extending beyond these times to allow for set-up, preparation, and pack-away responsibilities. Working from 8:00-4:00 with an unpaid break.
Your responsibilities will include:
Key person and supporting in the moment planning to extend and support children’s learning and development.
Identifying children who require additional support and ensuring early intervention
Working closely with staff to adapt the curriculum so every child can progress
Acting as a key person, building secure attachments with children and supporting their development
Leading and supporting 1:1 or small group interventions for children with additional needs
Writing reports and developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Working collaboratively with external professionals (e.g., speech therapists, health visitors, SEND services)
Supporting and guiding colleagues to deliver high-quality inclusive practice
This role is ideal for someone with strong experience supporting children with additional needs, excellent knowledge of child development, and a passion for inclusive early years education.
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Ability to support the team to lead our exciting curriculum explored through in the mom Excellent communicator with staff, families and children.
SENCO qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
Experience of working with children 2-5 years.
Strong experience supporting children with additional needs
Excellent ability to identify children who require additional support and tailor learning accordingly
Experience working as a key person within an Early Years setting
Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Experience leading and supporting staff in delivering 1:1 intervention
Ability to write reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs), assessment and reports.
Experience working with external professionals
Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills
A caring, patient, and inclusive approach
Leadership experience is desirable
What We Offer
Term-time only working
Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm
An additional day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday
Christmas bonus
Paid overtime for training and staff meetings
The opportunity to help shape inclusive practice at Tiny Seeds Preschool
Extensive, high-quality resources and learning environments
Planning in the Moment approach
Dedicated outdoor learning space and access to local school playgrounds
Ongoing training and SENCO development opportunities
A positive working environment where staff are valued, respected, and empowered
The opportunity to make a real difference to children with additional needs and their families
How to Apply
If you are passionate about inclusive early years practice, working as a key person, and identifying children who need additional support, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]
For more information, please call 07852218988
Safeguarding
Tiny Seeds Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and relevant safeguarding checks.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £14.35-£14.55 per hour
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
