Job Description

Early Years Practitioner (Part-Time, Term-Time)
Location: Dingley's Promise, Poole
Hours: Monday-Friday - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Contract: Term-time only (39 weeks/year) with an additional 9 days available during school holidays

Make a Real Difference in Early Childhood

Are you passionate about supporting young children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Do you believe in the power of play to inspire development and confidence?

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

About Dingley's Promise - Poole

At Dingley's Promise Poole, we create a warm, inclusive environment where children aged 0-5 with SEND can learn, grow, and thrive. Through personalised, play-based approaches, we support every child's development while offering practical guidance to families and working with mainstream settings to foster inclusive education.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our centre and in the progress of every child you support. Acting as a Key Person, you'll plan and deliver engaging activities tailored to individual needs, nurture strong relationships with families, and collaborate closely with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Key Responsibilities

Create a welcoming, safe, and stimulating play environment Plan and lead inclusive, developmentally appropriate activities Act as a Key Person--observe, assess, and support personalised learning Build positive, trusting relationships with families and carers Contribute to reports for EHCPs and EHCNA requests Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and occasional fundraising activities
What We're Looking For

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning & Development (or working towards it) A compassionate, non-judgmental approach to working with children and families Solid understanding of play-based learning in early childhood Ability to adapt to diverse and individual needs Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusive practices Commitment to continued professional growth
Desirable:

Experience supporting children with SEND Understanding of EHCP processes and documentation
Additional Information

Occasional cover work at nearby centres may be available (by agreement) Participation in up to four voluntary fundraising events annually (with payment for any additional events)
Join Our Team

This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a supportive, passionate team committed to giving every child the best possible start in life.

Apply today and help shape a brighter future for children with SEND.

"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 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person