Asquith Nurseries

Special Education Needs Nursery Practitioner - Harpenden

Harpenden, Hertfordshire, South East

£13,000 to £15,000 per Annum

Asquith is the UK’s leading provider of premium childcare with a portfolio of 81 Nurseries. With our team of expert trainers we take pride in the continuous development we offer to our staff, ensuring they become leaders of the future within Asquith. This is a great chance to become part of a fun and dynamic team.

We are currently seeking an experience SEN practitioner to join the team at our Harpenden Day Nursery for a 3-6month contract period. You will be responsible for providing one-to-one care for a child within the setting. You will be required to provide a high level of care to one specific child on a daily basis. Experience working with children who have sensory impairments and require tube feeding would be ideal.As SEN practitioner you will be a Key person carrying out all related responsibilities in building relationships with one specific child suffering from special needs

Tell me more about the responsibilities of a SEN Practitioner within Asquith?

• You will provide high standards of quality within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to child
• Observe, support and extend learning for the child
• Plan appropriately for the child using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
• Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure that the nutritional needs of the child is met and the Food Safety Regulations are complied with. Some tube feeding will be required
• Work with area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, health professionals, local Sure Start and outside agencies programmes as appropriate.
• Undertake a shared responsibility for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the nursery

What experience and qualifications must I have to apply?

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Experience working in a SEN specific role
• Experience providing one-to-one care
• Understanding of EYFS
• Previous childcare experience
• Possess leadership qualities
• Excellent communicator

Asquith Nurseries are committed to ensuring everyone in our organisation is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced CRB disclosure

Due to high levels of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Position Type: Contract
Contact: Hannah Leslie
Job Ref: SENHARP12
Job Posted: 27/01/2012
Job Start: Immediate
Application Close: On Going