Job Description

Specialist Early Years Practitioner

Ref: RNR002936

Salary: 30,518 p.a. pro rata plus benefits

25 hours per week

Term time only

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.


The Swindon Early Years Centre (SEYC) supports children with SEND, providing high quality Early Years Education and Family support. This is a great opportunity to be involved in the expansion of a successful and very highly regarded service. You will joining at an exciting time where your valued contribution will help shape the service as we grow.


The Swindon Early Years Centre are looking for a permanent, part time Specialist Early Years Practitioner to work for 25 hours per week, term time only.

Your next role

Are you looking for an opportunity to play a part in making a difference to the lives of children under 5 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.


Although potential applicants will have experience of supporting young children's learning and development in a group setting, you may not have the specialist knowledge around supporting children with additional needs and their families; therefore, a desire to learn and develop is essential. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn alongside our incredibly experienced and highly effective team.


You will have at least a L3 qualification in Early Years and childcare (or a recognised equivalent) as well as GCSE Maths and English or equivalent. You will have excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate equally effectively with children, parents and colleagues. You will recognise the value of a team approach to meeting challenges and have the ability to follow instruction as well as work using your own initiative. Flexibility is essential in an environment which can change rapidly and in which no two days are ever the same!


You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.


As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.


For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.


Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.


Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.


We welcome visits to the setting before you apply. For further information about the role or to arrange a visit please contact Rhoda Lewis, Swindon Early Years Centre Manager, email rlewis2@swindon.gov.uk or call 07867 358796.


As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.


If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk

Closing date: 5 January 2026

Interview date: 16 January 2026