SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant – Hinckley

About Early Years Ltd.; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a caring SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Hinckley. Location: Hinckley. Pay: £105 per day.

Working pattern: Monday-Friday, term time only. Start Date: ASAP / dependent on availability. This role involves 1:1 and small-group support for young children with additional needs, helping develop communication, confidence and early learning through play.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children with SEN.
• Experience in nursery/early years or specialist SEN setting.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to young children.
• Help children develop communication and social skills.
• Support early learning through play-based activities.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Support children's emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Assist children with sensory needs and individual routines.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.
• Aid transitions and changes in routine.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Nursery/early years background

Patience and nurturing

Play-based learning

Communication & sensory support

Job description

SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant - Hinckley

Location: Hinckley
Pay: £105 per day
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, term time only
Start Date: ASAP / dependent on availability

Aspire People are recruiting!

Aspire People have partnered with a specialist SEN school in Hinckley who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant to join their early years team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with young children with additional needs and wants to help them develop their communication, confidence, independence and early learning skills.

About the Role

Working within an SEN nursery setting, you will provide hands-on support to young children with a range of additional needs, helping them feel safe, settled and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young children on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping children develop their communication and social skills
• Supporting early learning through play-based activities
• Encouraging independence and personal development
• Supporting children's emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Helping children with sensory needs and individual routines
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Supporting children with transitions and changes in routine
• Building positive and trusting relationships with children
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Following individual support and learning plans

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with young children with SEN
• Ideally has experience within a nursery, early years or specialist SEN setting
• Is patient, caring and nurturing
• Understands the importance of play-based learning and early development
• Is confident supporting children with communication and sensory needs
• Can build strong relationships with young children
• Is calm, adaptable and resilient
• Works well as part of a wider team
• Is committed to working Monday-Friday, term time only

What Aspire People Offer

• £105 per day
• Monday-Friday, term time only
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN early years setting
• Dedicated consultant support
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference during the crucial early years of a child's development

If you're an experienced SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant who is passionate about helping young children thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.