Part-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (17.5 hrs/wk)

Whitnash Nursery School; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Whitnash Nursery School is looking to appoint a Part-time/Temporary Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with special educational needs. The role is 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm, at the school in Royal Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and reliable, with a calm approach to learning.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding is a core commitment. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to support a child with SEN to reach full potential.
• Use identified strategies to engage learning.
• Work as part of a team to deliver learning objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support a child with special educational needs during sessions.
• Assist classroom teacher with activities.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare.

Skills

Child support

Pupil development

Creativity

Teamwork

Barrier awareness

Job description

Whitnash Nursery School is looking to appoint a Part-time/Temporary Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with special educational needs. The role is 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.30pm, at the school in Royal Leamington Spa. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, caring and reliable, with a calm approach to learning.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and safeguarding is a core commitment. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026.