SEN Nursery Practitioner in Devizes

Help little humans discover their world and keep growing in yours. As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll help create the everyday moments that build children's confidence, curiosity, and sense of belonging. This role is based in our Preschool room and will be supporting on a 1-1 and 1-2 basis as required.

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing - little humans and big humans alike. As a SEN Nursery Practitioner at Devizes, you'll bring your skills, ideas, and care to a community where every child is known and every colleague has something meaningful to contribute. We'll support you to develop your practice, share what you know, and feel proud of the difference you make.

Why Join Our Team?

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.
• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.
• Space to grow: Access to The National College, with a library of courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.
• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.
• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services.
• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £13.21 per hour based on experience.

Hours: 8am to 3pm over 4 days per week, Monday to Friday.

Location: The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes, Old Farrowing House Roundway Hill Business Centre Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2LT.

Where You'll Be Working: The Old Station Nursery Forest School Devizes at Roundway Hill Farm provides a stimulating learning environment for the children of the Devizes community. Bi-fold doors allow for free-flowing indoor and outdoor play and easy visibility of the wildlife in the acres of land around us, including rabbits and deer. The nursery also has a dedicated area for its own pygmy goats, where the children can excitedly feed and care for them. The team is proud of our Ofsted-rated 'Good' Devizes nursery, which specialises in outdoor learning and adopts a 'Forest School' learning approach.

What You'll Be Doing: You'll support children through play, care, and connection, getting to know their interests, noticing their progress, and helping them feel confident to try something new. Your role will include:

• Creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves.
• Planning and supporting engaging, play-based experiences aligned with the EYFS and shaped around children’s interests and needs.
• Observing children's development, recording meaningful progress, and using what you learn to support their next steps.
• Building trusting relationships with families, sharing updates and listening to what matters to them.
• Supporting everyday routines, including meals, personal care, and rest, with patience and attention to each child.
• Keeping safeguarding, safety, hygiene, and children's wellbeing at the heart of your work.
• Working closely with colleagues, sharing ideas, and offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others.

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a practitioner, that means following through with care, listening to children and colleagues, and turning good ideas into experiences that help children grow.

What We’re Looking For: To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is preferable. You should also be confident in completing all relevant SENCO documentation and maintaining accurate records to support children's individual needs. You'll also bring:

• An understanding of the EYFS and how children learn through play and everyday experiences.
• A caring, attentive approach that recognises each child's individuality.
• Creativity and curiosity, with a willingness to follow children's interests.
• Confidence building positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining high standards of care.
• A collaborative approach, with openness to feedback and enthusiasm for your own learning.

We're looking for someone who notices the little things, celebrates progress, and understands how much a caring, consistent adult can mean to a child. The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.