SEN Nursery Practitioner - £500 Welcome Scheme

The Old Station Nursery Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery in York is seeking a Level 3 Qualified SEN Nursery Practitioner for a part-time role (28.5 hours over 3 days). Responsibilities include creating a nurturing environment for children and engaging in play-based activities. The position offers a £500 welcome bonus, 31 days of holiday, and additional perks like free childcare for the first month. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and passion for child development.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount on childcare

31 days of holiday including bank holidays

Access to training and courses

Perkbox discounts

1 paid volunteer day per year

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) ideally with SEN experience.
• Dedication and enthusiasm to create nurturing environments.
• Experience with children aged 0-4 years.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones.

Skills

Passionate about child development

Team player

Effective communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Join Our Team as a SEN Nursery Practitioner!

Part-time 28.5 hours over 3 days (Wed/Thu/Fri) 9.5 hours per day

Are you passionate about creating brighter futures for children? At Minster Yard, we’re looking for a Level 3 Qualified SEN Nursery Practitioner to join our team. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication, and let’s make a difference together!

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) ideally with previous SEN experience.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• £500 WELCOME BONUS!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays and closure over Christmas! Plus an additional day for your birthday.
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £12.80 per Hour based on experience

Working Hours: Part-time 28.5 hours over 3 days (Wed/Thu/Fri) 9.5 hours per day

Location: Little Green Rascals Minster Yard, 7 Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7JD

About our Nursery

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is a truly unique nursery. Our goal at Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible—ensuring no added nasties in our food or skincare. Our toys and resources are made from natural and sustainable materials, and even our electricity comes from an ethical supplier as we try everything we can do our bit to help our planet. Nestled in the heart of York, we are conveniently located in the heart of York city centre, with our main entrances on The Queen’s Path next to the Minster and on Deangate. We have five rooms - Wiggly Worms, Dancing Dragonflies, Little Ladybirds, Cheeky Hens and Preschool, as well as our own Forest School area. We look after up to 125 children per day from 0-4 years. We don't have any on-site parking, but we have plenty of local bus routes and some great local parking rates through an app if you need this, as well as being only an 8‑minute walk from York train station. We have a bike store if you wish to cycle in too. There are some great perks on offer too - your birthday off each year, Perkbox and a veg box, to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our amazing setting at Minster Yard!

What Your Role Involves

As a valued member of our team, you’ll:

• Create a warm, fun, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and thrive.
• Plan and deliver engaging, play‑based activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor and celebrate children’s development milestones, keeping records to share with parents.
• Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and care.
• Be a team player, offering guidance to apprentices and volunteers while learning from others

Ready to make a difference? Apply today – we can't wait to hear from you!

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, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.