Job Description

Join our team! Our people are what make us Outstanding.

At the Peter Pan Centre we pride ourselves on providing a safe, happy and caring environment where everyone feels included, valued and respected and where staff actively promote our values:

Nurturing

our children through their earliest years, in preparation for their next steps in life

Equity

of opportunity for all

Courage

to always do the right thing for every child, no matter what

Aspirational

, celebrating the individuality of every child

Professional excellence

in all that we do

So if you're passionate about supporting children with SEND through exceptional early education, we'd love to hear from you.

POST TITLE:

Specialist Practitioner

SALARY:

12.50 - 13.42

CONTRACT:

Permanent

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, term time only

LOCATION:

The Peter Pan Centre

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Deputy Early Years Manager, Centre Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

N/A

Job purpose

Under direction and guidance from the Centre Manager/Deputy Centre Manager, the post holder will work in a team to implement high quality early education by providing a stimulating, caring and safe environment in which children can develop to their full potential. They will engage with and support the Centre's charitable purpose of giving children with special educational needs the best start in life and their families the support they deserve.

Why join us as our new Specialist Practitioner?

Competitive salary Ongoing professional development focused on your individual needs and interests Enhanced sick pay (dependent on length of service), a defined health cash plan, an employee assistance programme and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing A stimulating and friendly environment in which to work led by a supportive management team Dedicated time set aside each day for Specialist Practitioner's to complete paperwork Working hours that allow for an early 4pm finish every Friday Flexibility and time off in lieu for work for occasional work required outside core hours e.g. volunteering, meetings Fully paid DBS and update service renewal

Please note - to apply you MUST visit https://thepeterpancentre.co.uk/vacancies/ to download our job application application form. Please complete the form and return by email to the address provided.

The job advert will go live on our website by 5pm on Monday 1st September 2025.

Your completed form should be returned to the email address specified before the closing date of 5pm Monday 22nd September 2025.

CVs will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50-13.42 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Experience:

childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person