SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant - Leicester

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

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!

Apply today and help give every child the best possible start!

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.