SEND Learning Support Assistant

Tachbrook Nursery School; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tachbrook Nursery School is seeking a dedicated early years practitioner to support learning and development for young children. You will deliver targeted interventions and work closely with families to ensure inclusive education.

Experience with SEND and a nurturing, patient approach is essential, along with strong communication skills and safeguarding responsibilities. CPD opportunities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a related field (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.
• Proven experience delivering targeted interventions to support children’s learning.
• Experience working with children with SEND and in Nursery/Early Years settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions to support children's learning.
• Support children with SEND, adapting provision for diverse needs.
• Work with young children in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Support families.

Skills

EY development knowledge

Nurturing & patient approach

Strong communication

Observation & record-keeping

Adaptability & creativity

Early SEND strategies

Safeguarding & child protection

Education

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning/Childcare

Job description

Qualifications and Training

• Good standard of general education, with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths.
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or a related field (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.

Experience

• Proven experience delivering targeted interventions to support children’s learning and development.
• Experience working directly with children with SEND, adapting provision to meet a range of additional needs.
• Experience working with young children, ideally in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience supporting families

Skills and Knowledge

• Early Years Child Development Knowledge
  • Understanding of developmental milestones and how SEND can impact early learning.
• Nurturing & Patient Approach
  • Very young children with additional needs require calm, gentle, and consistent support.
• Strong Communication Skills
  • Able to communicate with children using age-appropriate language and alternative communication (e.g. Makaton, visual cues).
  • Effective communication with parents/carers and the wider nursery team.
• Observation & Record-Keeping
  • Track progress, behaviours, and concerns; contribute to early years assessments and EHCPs.
• Adaptability & Creativity
  • Able to modify activities to be inclusive, engaging, and suitable for different learning needs.
• Understanding of Early SEND Strategies
  • Use of visual timetables, sensory play, behaviour regulation techniques, and structured routines.
• Safeguarding & Child Protection
  • Awareness of your responsibility to safeguard all children, especially those with vulnerabilities.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, patient, and caring approach.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• High expectations for all children.
• Reliable, flexible and adaptable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.