Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Dingley's Promise, Christchurch

Inspiring Inclusion. Supporting Families. Empowering Children with SEND.

Are you passionate about giving children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) the best start in life?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At

Dingley's Promise Christchurch

, we offer a nurturing, play-based environment for children aged 0-5 with SEND. Our work centres around supporting each child's development and helping them thrive--while also empowering families through information, training, and collaborative working with mainstream settings to champion inclusive early years education.

About Dingley's Promise

Since 1983, Dingley's Promise has been transforming the early years experience for children with SEND. We now operate five specialist centres across the UK. Our Christchurch centre runs term-time sessions from 9:15am to 2:45pm, with staff hours from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Team members also have the opportunity to work up to nine playscheme days during school holidays.

The Role: Early Years Practitioner

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll report to the Centre Manager and Deputy Manager and play a vital role in the daily operation of our setting. You'll deliver high-quality, inclusive education and care--making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Build positive, trusting relationships with families, ensuring they feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Act as a nurturing Key Person for a small group of children--using observation, planning, and assessment to meet their individual needs. Work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external professionals to support each child holistically.
What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who are:

Qualified to Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare Experienced or interested in working with children with SEND (experience is desirable, but not essential--full training provided) Warm, patient, and passionate about inclusive early years practice
Why Join Dingley's Promise?

We value and invest in our team just as we do the families we support. Here's what you can expect:

Paid sick leave from day one Funded DBS check and annual renewal Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing Annual Team Day with staff recognition and awards Extra annual leave to celebrate long service (5 and 10 years) A dedicated Festive Shopping Day off each year
Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of something truly special. Join us at Dingley's Promise Christchurch and help shape a more inclusive future for children with SEND.

Apply today.

"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