Job Description

Nursery Assistant
Location: Dingley's Promise, Poole, BH12 1AW
Empowering Every Child to Thrive

Are you passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you believe that inclusive, play-based learning can unlock the potential in every child?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Dingley's Promise has been championing inclusive early years education since 1983. With five specialist centres across the UK, we provide safe, nurturing environments for children aged 0-5 with SEND to develop through personalised, play-based learning. Alongside this, we support families and early years professionals to create inclusive settings and improve outcomes for all children.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner at our Poole centre, you'll be an integral part of a passionate team delivering high-quality, inclusive early years care and education.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Building positive, trusting relationships with children and their families Acting as a Key Person for a small group of children--observing, planning, and supporting their development through tailored activities Working in partnership with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide holistic support Contributing to the smooth daily running of the centre while promoting Dingley's Promise values of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment
Working Hours:
Term-time sessions run from 9:15am to 2:45pm, with staff expected on-site from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Additional opportunities are available during our holiday playschemes (up to 9 days per year).

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

Qualified to Level 2 in Early Years or Childcare Experienced in or enthusiastic about working with children with SEND (full training provided) Kind, patient, and committed to inclusive, child-centred approaches Strong communicators who work effectively within a team and with families
Why Join Dingley's Promise?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

A fully funded DBS check (including renewals) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health support Additional leave for long service milestones (after 5 and 10 years) A paid annual Festive Shopping Day An annual Team Day celebration with staff awards and recognition
Apply Today

This is more than a job--it's an opportunity to make a real difference.
Join Dingley's Promise Poole and help every child 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: 12.49 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person