Early Years SEND Practitioner – Spalding

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEND

Job Branch & Location

Lincolnshire - Spalding

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £105 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A welcoming Early Years setting in Spalding is seeking an Early Years SEND Practitioner to provide specialist support for children with additional learning and developmental needs. The provision places a strong emphasis on inclusive practice and works closely with families to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will support children through structured play, sensory learning, communication-based activities, and targeted interventions that encourage development across all areas of learning. This role is to start in the new academic year and has the protentional to be extended into a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support children with SEND across nursery and early years learning environments.
  • Deliver targeted interventions that promote communication, social interaction, and early development skills.
  • Use sensory-based and play-focused approaches to encourage engagement and participation.
  • Support children with routines, transitions, and personal development activities throughout the day.
  • Work alongside practitioners to adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs.
  • Monitor developmental progress and contribute observations towards learning and support plans.
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and external professionals.

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience supporting children within Early Years, nursery, SEND, childcare, or educational settings.
  • Understanding of child development and early intervention strategies.
  • Knowledge of SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, or developmental delays.
  • Ability to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 Early Years, Childcare, Teaching Assistant, or equivalent experience.
Job Reference: JT25HL159102

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

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