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