EYFS SEN Practitioner

West House School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced EYFS SEN Practitioner to join the school’s EYFS department. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and also be qualified and experienced in SENCO. They will be passionate about Early Years care and education.

Please download the application pack for further information about the school and the role.

Salary: £12.19 per hour plus annual allowance of £1,500 per annum for significant SEN duties, a total of £20,699.25 per annum.

Hours: Term-time only. 37.5 hours per week with at two late stays until 6pm with a 30-minute unpaid break each day.

Type of position: Permanent, term-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.

Holidays: Entitlement to 6 weeks of paid annual leave.

Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, lunch, free Employee Assistance Programme.

Start date: As soon as possible

 How to apply

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com

 The deadline for applications is Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 9.00am.

 Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview during the week beginning 6th May 2024.

 If you have any queries about the role, or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact

Jo Ollier, HR Manager, by email: jollier@westhouseprep.com

 West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.  

 This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.