Address:Claydon Ipswich Suffolk IP6 ODZ
Claydon Pre-school is a busy thriving setting providing childcare to Claydon and surrounding villages for children aged 2-5 years old. We are rated Good by Ofsted and are looking for a new member of staff to join our team.
You will have:
Qualification: Level 3 in childcare or above.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years with SEND children.
Benefits:
a competitive salary
holiday entitlement up to 6.2 weeks (Including Bank Holidays)
provision of uniform
free car parking
ongoing professional development and career progression
a social gathering and wellbeing budget
free refreshments
an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
a company pension scheme
access to Bright HR offering a huge array of retail discounts.
We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Educator to support children with SEND needs.
This role will require you (but not limited) to:
follow SEN/IEPs and EHCPs to meet the needs of individual children
create a safe stimulation and purposeful experience environment and resources for children that are appropriate to the age and stage of their development
oversee childrens development care needs and build strong family connections
understand and ensure that the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS are met.
Desirable attributes and qualifications:
we are looking for an individual who is motivated by good practice and will work well in a team with highly skilled and qualified professionals
you must have excellent communication skills patience empathy and understanding of different childrens needs
you will need to have confidence in speaking to parents/carers and communicate effectively with others
you must have experience of working towards SEN plans and EHCPs to meet the childrens targets
experience of Makaton is also advantageous but not essential as training can be provided
applicants need to be flexible to work between the hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm and to cover staff holiday training or sickness
applicants must be willing to engage in continuous professional development/training opportunities as well as regular staff meetings
applicants must have basic knowledge of ICT
first aid safeguarding and food safety training is preferred. Though training will be given.
For an application pack please email Emma on no later than Thursday 18 December 2025.
Claydon Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to enhanced checks and at least two references as part of our safeguarding and safer recruitment commitment
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
Claydon Pre-school takes great care to treat everyone as a person with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender age race religion or belief pregnancy or maternity ethic or nation origin or political believe is not tolerated at the setting.
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