SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Aspire People Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£105 per day

Term-time only

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities

Contribution to child development

Job summary

Aspire People Limited are recruiting for a SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant in Leicester to join their early years team. You will support young children with additional needs, helping them develop communication, confidence and early learning skills.

The ideal candidate has experience in SEN settings, is patient and nurturing, and can work Monday to Friday during term time. This is a fantastic chance to make a real difference in a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Has prior experience working with young children with SEN.
• Experience in nursery, early years or specialist SEN setting is preferred.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support young children on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• 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.
• Support transitions and changes in routine.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Follow individual support and learning plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Nursery/early years

1:1 support

Communication skills

Child development

Job description

SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Location: Leicester
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 Leicester 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 loves 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

• 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.