About the role
Join Our Team at Weston Way Nursery School
Welcome to Weston Way Nursery School. We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Weston Way family as an Inclusion Early Years Practitioner where we are proud of our 'Home from Home' ethos. We are looking for someone who is passionate about education in the early years and has the desire to make a real difference to the lives of young children through the core provision.
What We're Looking For:
Our new Inclusion Early Years Practitioner will be level 3 qualified and contribute to ensuring that every unique child has access to a warm, nurturing, safe and enabling environment promoting our school aims: Happiness, Opportunities, Magical moments, Engagement.
About the Role:
The Inclusion Early Years Practitioner plays a vital role in supporting children, families and staff as part of our dedicated team, a role we highly value. Our Inclusion Early Years Practitioner will understand the importance of promoting equity, inclusion and positive outcomes for all children, particularly those with SEND and other additional needs including speech and language, or social and emotional needs. Through the responsibilities outlined in the job description, you will help ensure every child can access a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive curriculum. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and able to prioritise their workload effectively whilst overseeing inclusive practice across the nursery, including our wraparound care provision. You will work closely with staff, families and external professionals to ensure that all children, particularly those with additional needs, can access high-quality, inclusive experiences throughout the day.
Hours of work are from 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 4.00pm on a Friday during term time. (This will affect the pro rata salary where the number of weeks working for HCC affects pro-rata calculations. You will be able to provide cover from 8.00am should a staff member be absent in wraparound provision, as well as set and run holiday club dates in liaison with the team (approximately up to 12 days in a year). These can be supplied on request prior to interview).
Why Join Us?
At Weston Way, we prioritise both professional development and staff well-being. Here’s what we offer:
Ongoing CPD opportunities tailored to support your growth and career aspirations
A supportive and solution-focused leadership team and governing body
Mental Health Leads and Well-being Representatives to support staff wellbeing, including access to external wellbeing services
A friendly, collaborative team—and yes, we celebrate with cake on birthdays and treats during special events!
Essential Requirements:
A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
English & maths Grade C or equivalent GCSE
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on required qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form and person specification, along with a covering letter, via the Teach in Herts website only. Be sure to provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria to enhance your chance of being shortlisted.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Weston Way Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All applicants are expected to disclose any convictions, cautions, court order, reprimands and warnings that may affect their suitability to work with children. New employees may be subject to a six month probationary period if they do not currently work for Hertfordshire Local Authority for this period of time.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. As part of our commitment to reducing unconscious bias, all applications will be anonymised.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit!
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you!
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