Nursery Assistant

Flourish Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 17,077 - 18,450; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Registration support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a part-time Nursery Assistant in Redditch to provide 1:1 support for a nursery child with autism and challenging behaviours in a supportive early years setting. This role focuses on helping the child access learning, develop social skills, and regulate behaviour, working with the class teacher and SENCO to implement effective routines.

The ideal candidate will hold an Early Years qualification, have SEN experience, and bring a calm, proactive attitude with strong

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviours.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Proactive and flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Nursery child with autism and challenging behaviours.
• Support communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and routines.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage social interaction.
• Support the child during classroom activities, transitions, and play-based learning.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents where appropriate.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Calm under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Flexible attitude

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Are you a dedicated Nursery Assistant looking for a part‑time role from September?

A welcoming and supportive School in Redditch is seeking a Nursery Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Nursery child with autism and challenging behaviours. This part‑time role is working within the school’s Early Years setting and offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s development within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

This opportunity would suit a patient, resilient, and caring Nursery Assistant who has previous experience supporting children with SEN, particularly autism. The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure, and work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support the child’s individual needs.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day, helping the child to access learning, develop social skills, and regulate behaviour. You will play an important role in creating a safe, structured, and positive environment that supports the child’s emotional and educational development.

As a Nursery Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support for a Nursery child with autism and challenging behaviours.
• Supporting the child with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in activities.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement strategies and routines.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging social interaction.
• Supporting the child during classroom activities, transitions, and play-based learning.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to staff and parents where appropriate.

To be successful in this Nursery Assistant role, you will need:

• A relevant Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism.
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviours.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A proactive and flexible attitude.

Working as a Nursery Assistant for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive daily pay rates, from £92.56 to £100 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and your placement.

This Nursery Assistant position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from surrounding areas such as Astwood Bank, Studley, Inkberrow and the surrounding areas. The school offers good transport links and on‑site parking.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.