Early Intervention Practitioner
We understand that people bring different strengths, experiences, and perspectives. So, if you feel you don’t meet every part of a person specification, please don’t let that put you off. We’re far more interested in your passion, transferable skills, and positive attitude than a perfect match on paper. If you believe you can bring something unique or valuable to our team, we would still love to hear from you.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to provide individual feedback at the pre-interview stage – but we truly appreciate your effort and interest in our organisation.
Pay: Level 3 | £13.08 per hour | £23.806 per year (pro rata)
Hours: 20 hours per week | 5 hours per day (Term Time Only)
Pattern: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays | 9.15am to 2.15pm
Location: Nansa Family Centre (Woodcock Rd, Norwich)
Closing date: Sunday 22nd November
Job Purpose
The Early Intervention Practitioner plays a key role in delivering high-quality early years support to children with emerging Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and their families. This role focuses on providing personalised, developmentally appropriate interventions that promote children’s learning, communication, and social development. Practitioners work closely with families, other professionals, and colleagues to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports each child’s potential.
The Role
The Early Intervention Practitioner plays a vital role in supporting young children with emerging Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will deliver high-quality, child-centred interventions that promote children’s communication, learning, social development, and overall wellbeing during the crucial early years.
You will build positive relationships with families, empowering them to support their child’s development while working collaboratively with colleagues, education settings, health professionals, and other agencies. Through observation, assessment, and tailored support planning, you will help create inclusive, nurturing environments where every child can develop confidence, reach their potential, and thrive.
This rewarding role requires a compassionate, proactive, and flexible practitioner who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, ensuring they receive the right support.
Important Information
To apply, please complete the application form above and return to: HR@nansa.org.uk
As a Data Controller, Nansa complies with the principles of the 2018 General Data Protection Regulation. Your application form will be kept for six months whether you are successful or not, then deleted or destroyed thereafter.
Nansa is committed to an inclusive working environment, promoting equal opportunities in employment, however, due to the nature of the work involved applicants must be 18 or over. That aside, we aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment or is disadvantaged on the grounds of age, disability, neurotype, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex (gender), or sexual orientation.
To help us measure how well we are achieving this aim and to identify and address any potential barriers in our recruitment processes, we invite all applicants to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form will be shared with you via a link in the acknowledgement email you receive after submitting your application.
Completion of the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form is entirely voluntary and is not part of the selection process. The information collected is anonymous, contains no personal or contact details, and cannot be linked to any individual applicant. It will be used solely for statistical monitoring and to help Nansa ensure that our recruitment practices are fair, inclusive, and free from discrimination, whether intentional or unintentional.
Nansa is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of the people we support and maintaining a safe working environment for our staff, volunteers, and partners. As part of our recruitment process, we require applicants who are invited to interview to disclose any unspent criminal convictions prior to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check being arranged. Please note that having an unspent conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being considered for employment. Each case will be assessed individually, taking into account the nature and circumstances of the offence, its relevance to the role you have applied for, and the level of honesty and transparency shown in your disclosure.
Nansa is a Disability Confident Employer.
