Nursery assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency seeks a caring Nursery Assistant to support children, including those with Special Educational Needs, in Bury. The ideal candidate is warm, patient, and eager to learn about inclusive practices. Previous experience is appreciated but not essential. You will be part of a supportive team in a nurturing environment, making a meaningful difference in children's early development. This is a temporary position with the potential for permanence.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive colleagues and strong leadership

Welcoming working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of being around or supporting children with additional needs is valued.
• Eager to learn and deeply child-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support children, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Work effectively as part of a close-knit team.

Skills

Warm, patient and nurturing approach

Interest in SEN and inclusive practice

Experience working with young children

Willingness to learn and develop SEN knowledge

Ability to work effectively in a team

Job description

Nursery assistant (SEN Specialism)

Role: Early Years Teacher with SEN Specialism

Location: Bury

The Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children, including those with Special Educational Needs. Previous SEN experience is not essential, but experience of being around or supporting children with additional needs is highly valued.

This is an ideal role for someone who is eager to learn, deeply child-focused and passionate about inclusion in the Early Years.

What We’re Looking For

• A warm, patient and nurturing approach
• An interest in SEN and inclusive practice
• Experience working with young children (formal or informal)
• Willingness to learn and develop SEN knowledge
• Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team

What We Offer

• A welcoming and lovely working environment
• Supportive colleagues and strong leadership
• Training and development opportunities, including SEN-focused support
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to children’s early development

How to Apply

Apply with an up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch ASAP.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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