Job Description

Early Years Practitioner - Dingley's Promise, Christchurch

Are you passionate about giving children with SEND the best possible start in life?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!

At

Dingley's Promise Christchurch

, we provide a welcoming, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Through learning and development driven by play, we help children thrive. We also support families with information and training, and work with mainstream settings to promote inclusive early years education.

About Us

Dingley's Promise has been transforming the lives of children with SEND since 1983. We now run five specialist early years centres across the UK. At our Gloucester setting, sessions run from 9:15am to 2:45pm during term time, with staff hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm. There are also opportunities to work up to nine playscheme days per year during school holidays.

Your Role as Early Years Practitioner

Reporting to the Centre Manager and Deputy Manager, you will be a key part of our team--helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery and delivering high-quality, inclusive care and education.

Key responsibilities include:

Building strong, trusting relationships with families and making all parents feel valued and supported. Acting as a nurturing Key Person for a small group of children, using observation, planning and assessment to meet their individual needs. Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and the wider team to support each child holistically.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with:

A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare. Experience or interest in SEND (desirable, but not essential--training provided). A warm, patient, and inclusive approach to childcare.

Why Work With Us?

We care for our team as much as we care for our children and families. Our benefits include:

Paid sick leave from day one Fully funded DBS check and annual renewal Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing Annual Team Day with staff awards Additional annual leave for long service (5 and 10 years) An extra Festive Shopping Day each year
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Apply today and become part of something truly special at Dingley's Promise Christchurch.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-13.29 per hour

Expected hours: 27.5 per week

Work Location: In person