11 SEN Support Worker

Mama Bear's Day Nursery; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's day nursery in Bristol is seeking a 1:1 SEN Support Worker to support children with special educational needs. This part-time role involves working directly with children in a nurturing environment and collaborating with the SENCO and other professionals. Candidates with a Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification are preferred, along with experience working with SEN. Benefits include 28 days holiday and childcare discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Childcare discount

Optional pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children with SEN needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capability to comply with SEND Code of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children in the nursery setting.
• Work closely with the Team Leader SENCO and child's key person.
• Complete relevant documentation and share with multi-agency professionals.

Skills

Nursing Home Experience

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Direct Support

Caregiving

Experience with Children

Education

Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Job Description

Mama Bears Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Support Workerto join our friendly setting based in Speedwell Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age.

We expect this role to be a fixed term contract up until August 2026 working 22 hours a week across Tuesday Wednesday and Friday.

The post is to work as a designated 1:1 member of staff supporting individual children within the setting who need SEN support. Whilst you are responsible for working on a 1:1 basis with specific children at times you will also be required to work as part of a team and with other children in the environment supporting the staff team where required.

You will work with the Team Leader SENCO and childs key person in ensuring all planning is effective for the child and that relevant documentation is completed evaluated and shared as appropriate with multi agency professionals. You will also be aware of and comply with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant SEN/D policies processes and legislation.

The ideal Candidate will hold a Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification but this is not essential for this role. Ideally you will also have experience of working with children with SEN needs or have experience of working in a similar role.

Generous benefits include 28 days holiday per year pro rataa competitive salary free uniform childcare discount and an optional pension scheme.

Due to the nature of this job it will be necessary for an enhanced criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. Mama Bears Day Nursery is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Nursery Name

Speedwell - Whiteway Road

Key Skills

• Nursing Home Experience
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Direct Support
• Computer Operation
• Caregiving
• Case Management
• Special Needs
• Training & Development
• Child Protective Services
• Experience with Children
• Word Processing
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1