Job Description

Early Years Practitioner

Location:

Dingley's Promise - Bournemouth

Hours:

9:00am - 3:00pm (Term Time Only)

Additional Opportunities:

Up to 9 days per year working in our holiday Playschemes

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Join us in giving every child the best start in life.

At Dingley's Promise Bournemouth, we provide a safe, nurturing, and play-based environment for children aged 0-5 with SEND. We also offer vital support to families and guidance to mainstream early years settings, helping create more inclusive communities.

About Us

Since 1983, Dingley's Promise has been transforming the lives of young children with SEND. We operate five specialist early years centres across the UK. Each setting offers term-time nursery sessions from 9:15am to 2:45pm, with staff working 9:00am-3:00pm to allow for preparation and wrap-up.

Your Role

As an

Early Years Practitioner

, you'll be part of a supportive, passionate team committed to delivering inclusive, high-quality early education. Reporting to the Centre Manager and Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in meeting each child's individual needs through tailored learning and care.

Key Responsibilities

Develop trusting relationships with families and support them in feeling confident and involved in their child's learning journey. Act as a Key Person for designated children--planning and delivering individualised, play-based learning informed by observations and assessments. Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and other professionals to ensure holistic, child-centered care. Contribute to daily operations, planning, and ongoing development of the centre.

What We're Looking For

A deep commitment to early years education and SEND inclusion. Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills. Previous experience in early years or nursery settings (SEND experience is highly valued). A proactive, child-centered approach to inclusive practice.

What We Offer

Fully funded DBS check and annual update service Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support Annual Team Day with staff recognition and awards Extra annual leave at 5 and 10 years of service

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply today and help us ensure every child with SEND has the opportunity to thrive.

"Dingley's Promise are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks"

Ref: DINGLEY1

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.65-13.29 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person