SEN Nursery Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Nursery Assistant to provide essential 1 to 1 support for a child with special educational needs. This role involves helping the child develop communication skills and facilitating safe access to play-based activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young children and a caring approach. Join a welcoming primary school that values engaging learning opportunities and offers a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in a child's life, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to provide personal care support.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1 to 1 support for a child with autism.
• Help develop communication skills through Makaton.

Skills

Experience with children under 5

Makaton

Caring approach

Job description

SEN Nursery Assistant

• 1 to 1 support
• Nursery Class
• Primary School
• Full-time
• Start date: ASAP
• Contract: ongoing
• Leyton

A welcoming 1-form-entry primary school in Leyton is looking for a SEN Nursery Assistant to support a child in nursery with special educational needs.

The Role

As an SEN Nursery Assistant, you will provide 1 to 1 support for a child with autism. The child is non-verbal and has recently received an EHCP.

The support includes helping the child develop communication skills through Makaton, facilitating access to play-based activities safely, and providing personal care support (such as changing and feeding).

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children under 5 with special educational needs and possess a caring, dedicated approach.

This role is to start immediately and is offered on an ongoing contract.

The School

This welcoming 1-form-entry primary school in Leyton is part of a small federation of schools. The staff team is dedicated and benefits from support within the wider federation. Children enjoy fun and engaging learning opportunities in a well-resourced environment. The school is easily accessible by public transport and car.

If you are a SEN Nursery Assistant seeking a full-time role, please apply ASAP.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this time, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a recruitment business acting on behalf of its client.