Level 2 Early Years Support Worker

Vacancy Summary

Level 2 Early Years Support Worker

Band 5, Part Time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11:30am to 3:30pm,Term Time only

Temporary until 31 August 2026

Vacancy Information

Abbey Green Nursery School

At Abbey Green Nursery School we provide care and education for children from 2 to 5 years.  We have a highly experienced, professional staff team across the organisation.  We provide designated Early Years Enhanced Specialist Provision, supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to achieve the very best they can.  We have exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join our highly successful, outstanding school.

This post will be supporting children within our 2-3 and 3-4 year provisions.  You will support the room leader/teacher with planning and environment preparation and act as a key person. You will have a good understanding of the plan, do, review approach and be knowledgeable in the use of a variety of communication methods, such as Makaton and PECS.

The successful applicants will play an important role, working with colleagues to support children’s progress. They will be joining a team of knowledgeable, hardworking and highly motivated practitioners and will support them in ensuring high quality nursery provision. 

The right candidates will:

• Have an understanding of how to enable young children to make the very best progress they can, including children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Have the ability to build trust and strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Be able to work as a member of a team to support children and their families
• Provide and maintain stimulating learning environments for children both indoors and outdoors
• Have knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and contribute to planning the curriculum
• Have significant knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND
• Be flexible and adaptable, willing to respond to changes at short notice
• Demonstrate a strong ability to have fun and play with children; noticing, interacting and extending their knowledge and skills at all times
• Be able to adhere to and follow the federation policies and procedures, demonstrating integrity and professionalism at all times
• Fully support and uphold the ethos and values of the federation; community, play and inclusivity.

Please telephone Abbey Green on 01274 722070 or email: office@abbeygreen.org to find out more about the roles. 

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 23^rd January 2026

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 26^th January 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful applicant must have suitable references and a clear Enhanced DBS check. You can read our safeguarding policy on our website. www.abbeygreen.org.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required. All candidates selected for interview will undergo a social media check.

Please note: CV’s are not accepted for these posts.   

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