Early Years Practitioner with SEND

Location: Loughton
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 311034569
Salary: £14.23 - £16.10/hour
Job Published: 17 June 2026

Looking for a role where you can make a difference from day one?

We are working with a number of friendly and well-established nursery settings across Epping Forest who are seeking passionate Early Years Practitioners to join their teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to support children during the most important stage of their development, helping them build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning through engaging play-based experiences. Many of our settings also support children with additional needs, making this a fantastic opportunity for practitioners who are passionate about inclusive education and early intervention.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Supporting children aged 0–5 years with their learning and development

  • Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework

  • Creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment

  • Supporting children's personal care and wellbeing needs

  • Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

  • Supporting children with SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, and social and emotional development

  • Working alongside SENCOs and nursery leaders to implement individual support strategies

  • Observing, monitoring and recording children's progress

What We're Looking For:

✔ Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (preferred but not essential for experienced candidates)
✔ Previous experience within a nursery, preschool or childcare setting
✔ Experience supporting children with SEND or a willingness to develop SEND knowledge
✔ A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach
✔ Excellent communication and teamwork skills
✔ A genuine passion for Early Years education and inclusion

Why Apply?

🌟 Opportunities across a variety of nursery settings in Epping Forest
🌟 Flexible working options available
🌟 Competitive rates of pay
🌟 Ongoing training and professional development, including SEND-focused CPD
🌟 Long-term and permanent opportunities available

Suitable For:

  • Early Years Practitioners

  • Nursery Practitioners

  • Nursery Assistants

  • Early Years Educators

  • Preschool Practitioners

  • Childcare Professionals

  • SEND Early Years Support Staff

If you're passionate about giving children the best start in life and believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore Early Years opportunities across Epping Forest.