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u SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCILandnbsp;
CHILDRENandrsquo;S SERVICES /u
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u SCHOOL: The Federation of Houghton Community Nursery School and Mill Hill Nursery School /u
Address: Houghton Community Nursery, Nesham Place, Houghton-le- Spring. DH5 8AE
Tel: (0191) 5846655
Email: houghton.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web:andnbsp; www.houghtonnurseryschool.org.uk
Headteacher:andnbsp; Mrs Sarah Dixon- Jones
Number on Roll:andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;120
Address: Mill Hill Nursery, Torphin Hill Drive, Doxford Park, Sunderland SR3 2PJ
Tel: (0191) 5220505
Email: mill.hill.nursery@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Web: www.millhillnursery.org.uk
Headteacher: Sarah Dixon-Jones
Number on Roll : 120
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u Position: Early Years Practitioner SEN Support Full Time Term Time or All Year Round Grade 1 andnbsp;andpound;25949 - andpound;26016 pro rata /u
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The Governors and Head teacher of these Outstanding Nursery Schools wish to appoint an experienced Early Years Practitioners to support a child/children with additional needs, a minimum relevant (DfE validated) Early Years Level 3 qualification is required, with a thorough understanding of child development, to work as part of the schools team working with children 0-5yrs and continue to develop and build on effective practice. An enthusiasm for working with children, a caring nature and willingness to andlsquo;go the extra mileandrsquo; are essential for this post.
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The successful applicant will be expected to support a child/children with additional needs, either 1:1 or within a small group, support their social skills, communication and learning across the school day. They will have experience in Early Years and of working with pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities, including Autism and associated difficulties. It will be necessary to be a team player, be able to work independently, be an effective communicator, who is willing to participate fully in whole school life.
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The school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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Application packs and further information will be available by Email from the Office Manager, Emma Willis, email Emma.willis@schools.sunderland.gov.uk. Completed forms should be returned to this email address. Candidates are invited to visit the schools by prior arrangement.
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Closing date: 09/11/2026
Shortlisting:andnbsp; andnbsp;10/11/2026andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;
Interviews:andnbsp;andnbsp; andnbsp;andnbsp;13/11/2026
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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The Federation of Houghton Community Nursery School and Mill Hill Nursery School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.
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