We are seeking to appoint a highly effective, caring, enthusiastic and experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. The right candidate will have a proven track record of working with children with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD and associated needs.
You will work 1:1 with children aged 2-4years old to support them at our setting. Essentially you will hold either a Level 2 or 3 in a relevant early years qualification.
Skills Needed;
- A calm nature.
- Experience working with children with social communication difficulties and associated difficulties
- Ability to improve the communication and interaction of the supported child.
- A proven track record of working with children with Special Educational Needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum.
- Ability to support the sensory needs of the child.
- Be able to challenge the cognition and learning of the child.
- Be able to work on Support Plan targets/Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) targets (if applicable)
- Is used to working closely with SENCO and external professionals.
- Is flexible, pro-active and hands-on.
- Vision, energy and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- Is experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships.
Why work for us?
- competitive rate of pay
- staff pension
- 28 days annual leave pro rota which includes one week off during Christmas and New Year
- Birthday gift every year
- Team building outing paid for by the company
- CPD courses and ongoing training
Safeguarding Notice - Bluebirds Day Nursery is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitmen. All offers to employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and good references.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.25 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
