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Qualified Nursery Nurse | Alternative Provision (AP)

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Join an Alternative Provision in Clitheroe as a Qualified Nursery Nurse. Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk), up to £40k. Support early learning & SEN. Apply today.

About the Role

Are you an experienced and nurturing Qualified Nursery Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in specialised early years education?

We are recruiting a dedicated Early Years practitioner to join a welcoming and specialist Alternative Provision (AP) based in Clitheroe. In this role, you will support young children with diverse emotional, social, and developmental needs, providing tailored interventions in a calm, structured, and stimulating setting.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver tailored early years learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework, adapted for specialist provision.

Support children with complex needs, developmental delays, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) requirements.

Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.

Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Observe, assess, and document individual progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning goals.

Maintain rigorous safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

Qualification: Level 3 CACHE / NVQ in Childcare / Early Years Education (or equivalent / higher).

Experience: Proven experience working within an Early Years setting; prior experience in SEND, SEMH, or an Alternative Provision (AP) / PRU setting is highly advantageous.

Skills: Strong understanding of early childhood development, trauma-informed approaches, and positive behaviour support (e.g., Team-Teach is desirable).

Compliance: Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Location: Commutable to Clitheroe, Lancashire.

What We Offer

Highly competitive salary up to £40,000 per year.

Consistent full-time hours (37.5 hours per week, term-time or full-year arrangements available).

Ongoing professional development, specialist SEN/AP training, and career progression routes.

A supportive, well-resourced multidisciplinary team and small class/group sizes.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate Nursery Nurse looking for a rewarding role where your skills have a direct, positive impact, click Apply Now with your updated CV

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