Senior Nursery Practitioner – £14.50 per hour | Small, Supportive Nursery | Career Progression & SENCO Opportunities

Our client, a welcoming and close-knit nursery, is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Nursery Practitioner to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small nursery with a warm, single-room environment with a dedicated baby area, offering both stability and genuine career progression.

The nursery is especially keen to welcome someone eager to develop their skills towards a SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) role, making this an ideal next step for a committed early years professional looking to grow their expertise.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification – essential.
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Practitioner, Room Leader, or similar leadership role in an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and best practice in early childhood education.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development in a nurturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm to develop SENCO expertise (previous SEN experience beneficial but not essential).

Why Join This Nursery?

• Competitive pay: £14.50 per hour (DOE).
• Flexible shift patterns:
• Option 1 – 5 days a week, 8:00–17:30
• Option 2 – 4 days a week (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), 8:00–17:30
• Small, friendly team where every child and staff member is valued.
• Low child-to-staff ratio – focus on quality interactions, not paperwork overload.
• Opportunities for funded training and career progression into SENCO responsibilities.
• Supportive, inclusive environment committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small team to deliver outstanding early years care and education.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Support children’s individual learning journeys, fostering both development and confidence.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children.
• Support the nursery’s SEN provision and take steps towards SENCO responsibilities.
• Ensure all safeguarding, health, and safety requirements are met at all times.

Reference: WILL161586/JC

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