Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; East London; On-site; ZAR 443 000 - 666 000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in Greenwich. The role involves assisting children's learning and promoting their emotional and social development in a nurturing classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with young children and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with structured hours, offering professional growth opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Professional development opportunities

Weekly or monthly pay

Supportive work environment

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a UK based SEN or Nursery setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of children with additional needs.
• Assist with delivering structured learning activities.
• Promote children’s social and emotional development.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with young children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Patience and empathy

Job description

Overview

Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Provision

Location: Greenwich, South-East London
Contract: Long Term, Full Time
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEN provision in Greenwich on a long-term, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with young children in a nurturing environment, supporting their development and helping them access the full curriculum in a structured and inclusive setting.

The Role

As a Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the SEN team to provide targeted support for children with special educational needs. Your role will involve supporting children’s learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring they are able to engage confidently and positively with their peers and the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual and small groups of children with additional needs
• Assist with delivering structured learning activities and personalised interventions
• Promote children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and parents
• Support children in developing independence and confidence
• Assist with observation, assessment, and record-keeping

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with young children, in a UK based SEN or Nursery setting
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and committed to supporting vulnerable children
• Available to start ASAP for full-time hours

What We Offer

• A long-term, full-time role with structured hours (8:30am – 3:30pm)
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the development of young children with SEN
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Benefits of joining Clarus Education

• Weekly or monthly pay and competitive daily rates
• Supportive consultant to guide you through placements
• Refer a friend bonus of £150 for support staff
• Access to day-to-day, short-term and long-term SEN roles
• Work with a range of supportive and inclusive Greenwich primary schools
• Paid in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) after 12 weeks

How to Apply

To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please get in touch today. We are recruiting for this SEN Teaching Assistant role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant role candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This SEN Teaching Assistant role post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role opportunity by sending your CV to Jo at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the SEN Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours.

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