Early Years SEND Tutor / Specialist Teaching Practitioner - Somerset

Location: Crewkerne and surrounding Somerset areas

Job Type: Part-Time / Temporary / Flexible

Salary: Negotiable hourly rates

Start Date: ASAP

Supply Staff Ltd is recruiting experienced Early Years SEND Tutors and Specialist Teaching Practitioners to support young children with additional educational, emotional and developmental needs.

We are particularly interested in practitioners with experience supporting children with SEMH, autism, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties and barriers to accessing mainstream education.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised Early Years learning through play-based activities.

• Support early literacy, numeracy, communication and social development.

• Use outdoor learning, sensory play and practical activities to encourage engagement.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families.

• Support emotional regulation and gradual development of independence.

• Adapt provision to individual needs and developmental stages.

• Monitor progress against agreed learning and developmental outcomes.

Requirements:

• Experience in Early Years education and supporting children with SEND.

• Relevant Early Years or teaching qualifications.

• Understanding of EYFS and child development.

• Experience with attachment-informed, low-demand and relationship-based approaches desirable.

• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.

• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding compliance.

• Ability to deliver face-to-face support in Somerset.

What We Offer:

• Flexible part-time opportunities.

• Competitive negotiable hourly rates.

• Personalised 1:1 placements.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

• Potential for further SEND opportunities across Somerset.

Apply now with your CV, qualifications, location and availability.

Supply Staff Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.