Job Description

We are looking for an experienced SENCo and Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our Preschool team. The dual role is 37.5 hours per week, including a 1.30pm finish on Fridays, and allows for effective reflection and implementation in practice as well as dedicated SEND administration time.

As SENCo you will ensure that children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are fully included into the pre-school. You will support children through their final year at nursery and with their transition onto school. You will get a day per week of office based time to complete all relevant paperwork, such as Support Plans, Referrals and Funding applications. You will work in collaboration with the SENCo for under 3s and the Centre Manager.

As an Early Years Specialist, you will provide and maintain an emotionally secure, safe, consistent, supportive and caring environment, appropriate to the needs of individual children and their families.

We are proud of the role we play as educators in our community and are dedicated to developing quality practice and thinking about the 'bigger picture'. All staff have opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills in all aspects of early education through regular trainings (in house and externally) as well as attending 6-weekly supervisions. We want to know what inspires your passion in early years and do what we can to keep that fire burning- if there is a particular area of practice you'd be interested in taking a lead in we want to hear from you!

Anti-racist practice and trauma informed approaches are at the heart of everything we do, from our curriculum and learning environment all the way through to our policies, leadership approaches and staff wellbeing commitments.

If you would like to a tour of our vibrant setting or to chat to any of the team, please get in contact, we would love to show you around! Otherwise please take a look at our Facebook page and website to see what we have to say about our wonderful Centre.

Working at ECCC you can benefit from:

7+ weeks annual leave (guaranteed closure for 2 weeks at new year) Health cash plan Enhance maternity leave Regular supervisions to support your well-being Paid sick leave Free tasty meals and snacks from our in-house chef Anniversary pay bonus Employee childcare discount Time off in lieu for meetings and training Generous company pension scheme On-site parking Plenty of opportunities for professional development and career progression A vibrant and culturally diverse setting A management team that prioritises your well-being Free uniform Flu jab Employee Assistance Programme Access to high-street vouchers and deals

Some things to know about ECCC:

- Our Centre was established in 1997 and moved to its current location in 1999. We are an independent charity who is able to react quickly to changes and adapt our approaches to best suit children, family and staff needs.

- Our vision is to provide 'a sense of belonging not just fitting in'. We explore 'mirrors' representing ourselves and 'windows' into other cultures through food, stories and lively events.

- We fully embrace diversity and the different perspectives, interests and strengths that make everyone unique.

- We comprise of Bumblebees and Butterflies (6mths-2yrs), Sunshine (2-3 yr olds) and Rainbow (Preschool). We have three outdoor spaces including one large garden plus access to a community allotment plot.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those which reflect our local community.

Easton Community Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,504.75-29,705.13 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

SENCo: 1 year (required) Nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Approved Early Years Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025