Early Years Educator (Level 3) & SENCO

Job summary

Early Years Educator (Level 3) & SENCO

Term Time Only | Permanent | 4 Days Per Week
Sabden, Lancashire (Village Setting)
Salary: £13 per hour + £50 per month SENCO allowance

A small, high-quality Early Years setting in the heart of Sabden village is seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator with SENCO responsibility to join their warm, nurturing and close-knit team.

This is a term-time-only role, ideal for an experienced practitioner who values a calm pace, strong relationships and genuinely child-led practice. The setting offers a true home-from-home environment where both children and staff are supported, cared for and valued.

Due to limited public transport links, a driving licence and access to a car are essential.

About the Role

• 4 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

• Core hours 8:30am – 4:30pm (Friday finish at 4:30pm)

• Flexibility to cover earlier shifts when required

• Over-2s provision, predominantly supporting children aged 3+

• SENCO responsibility with additional monthly allowance

• Supporting inclusion, SEND planning and individual needs

• Working closely with families and the wider team

About the Setting

• 24 children on roll

• 2 rooms

• Team of 8 staff

• Beautiful village location

• On-site parking available

The team culture is described as friendly, welcoming and caring, with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. Practitioners are supported in the same way children are — with kindness, understanding and teamwork.

Strong parent partnerships and a child-led ethos sit at the heart of daily practice.

Ethos & Practice

The setting prides itself on:

• A home-from-home environment

• Child-led learning and play

• Strong emotional wellbeing support

• Inclusion and nurturing individual needs

• Positive relationships with families

• A calm, respectful and loving approach

This is a setting that truly understands the pressures of Early Years and works hard to create a sustainable, supportive environment for its team.

What They’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)

• SENCO qualification or willingness to undertake SENCO training

• Experience supporting children with additional needs

• A nurturing, calm and reflective approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• Ability to build trusting relationships with children and families

Training, CPD & Progression

• Full access to Noodle Now training platform

• Regular Lancashire County Council training

• Opportunities for funded qualifications

• Existing team members completing Level 3 and Level 5 apprenticeships

• Supportive leadership that invests in staff development

Salary, Holidays & Benefits

• £13 per hour

• £50 per month SENCO allowance

• 15 days holiday up to 1st September start date

• 23 days holiday thereafter

• 50% staff childcare discount

• Pension scheme

• On-site parking

Interview Process

• One-stage informal interview

• Opportunity to be yourself

• Observation of interactions with children as part of the process

If you’re an experienced practitioner who values relationships, inclusion and a supportive working environment — and you’re looking for a term-time role where your wellbeing truly matters — this is a rare and rewarding opportunity.