SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only schedule

Specialist SEN early years setting

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing placement support

Potential for long-term opportunities

Rewarding early years role

Job summary

Aspire People have partnered with a specialist SEN school in Leicester to recruit a caring, enthusiastic SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant for the early years team in Leicester. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, with a daily pay of 105 and an ASAP start dependent on availability.

You will support young children with SEN on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them learn through play and develop communication, social, and emotional skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children with SEN in nursery or early years.
• Patient, caring and nurturing approach.
• Understanding of play-based learning and early development.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children.
• Help develop communication and social skills.
• Support learning through play-based activities.
• Encourage independence and personal development.
• Support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Assist with transitions and routines.
• Build positive relationships with children and staff.

Skills

SEN experience

Nursery/early years experience

Patience

Play-based learning

Communication skills

Sensory needs support

Teamwork

Relationship building

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 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.

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

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.