1:1 Special Educational Needs Assistant

6 months ago

Saint Ives, United Kingdom Meadow Lane Children's Nursery Full time

**1:1 Special Educational Needs Support**

This role is supporting 1/2 children individually and within a group setting. This includes supporting the children's individual needs and helping them reach their full potential and following their educational health care plan. This role will mean you will be working alongside the setting SENCo's and families and attending TAF meetings and working with external professionals.

You will also be working as part of the team under the direction of the managers. To provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children which will meet the individual needs of children attending the setting. Meadow Lane Children's Nusrery is a Reggio Emilia inspired setting with a large outdoor and nature based learning environment.

**Safeguarding requirement**: Meadow Lane Children’s Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

**Main duties**:

- Working as a 1:1 specialist support for 1/2 children
- Following EHCP and completing statutary paperwork in co-ordinance with the children's needs.
- To provide the best quality care for young children, actively support children's feeding, sleeping and nappy routines.
- To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance and inspired by the Reggio Emila approach.
- To help to set up for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session.
- To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
- To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g. health and well-being of children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
- To take action to support the setting to achieve and maintain a minimum good Ofsted rating at the next inspection.
- To offer an appropriate level of support and stimulating play experiences.
- To ensure that children are kept safe and that you understand when to follow child protection procedures.
- To support mealtimes within the setting.
- To actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
- To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for personal development.
- To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff, which is acquired as part of the job.
- To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g. health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety, cleanliness of the setting.
- To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
- To promote the setting to current parents and potential customers.
- This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager. The post holder is also expected to be flexible and adaptable in their approach to fulfilling their duties.

**Person specification**:

- Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
- Patience and a caring attitude.
- Passionate about working with children.
- Previous experience of working with young children.
- Sound knowledge of child development from birth to five years.
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Good communication skills.
- An understanding of play-based approaches to children’s learning and development.
- A commitment to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding.
- A commitment to equal opportunities.
- A commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
- A friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships.

**Desirable criteria**
Special Educational Needs experience is preferred but not esssesntial. Training will be given.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 4/5 months

Pay: £11.00-£12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saint Ives, PE27 4LG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • 1:1 Special Educational Needs Assistant

    6 months ago

    Saint Ives, United Kingdom Meadow Lane Children's Nursery Full time

    **1:1 Special Educational Needs Support** This role is supporting 1/2 children individually and within a group setting. This includes supporting the children's individual needs and helping them reach their full potential and following their educational health care plan. This role will mean you will be working alongside the setting SENCo's and families and...

  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago

    Saint Austell, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTIONTeaching Personnel are currently working closely with a large Multi Academy Trust across Cornwall who specialise in supporting Children and Young adults with additional learning needs.We are currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated People to join their successful teams across the region and specifically in the St Austell area.This...

  • 1:1 Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago

    Saint Austell, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    JOB DESCRIPTIONTeaching Personnel are currently working closely with a large Multi Academy Trust across Cornwall who specialise in supporting Children and Young adults with additional learning needs.We are currently looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated People to join their successful teams across the region and specifically in the St Austell area.This...

  • 1:1 Outreach Tutor

    2 months ago

    Saint Ives, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    1:1 Outreach Tutor - St Ives - ASAP Start The Opportunity As Outreach Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised,...

  • 1:1 Outreach Tutor

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Ives, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    1:1 Outreach Tutor - St Ives - ASAP StartThe OpportunityAs Outreach Tutor, you must be able to create, plan and deliver 1:1 tailored lesson to bridge gaps in pupil's education and boost engagement and attainment levels. This opportunity is great for an experienced teacher who is looking to step away from the classroom to offer more personalised, enjoyable...

  • Special Education Needs Tutor

    4 days ago

    St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom TARGETED PROVISION LTD Full time

    Transform Lives as a SEN/SEND Tutor with Targeted Provision LtdWe are seeking qualified and passionate SEN/SEND tutors to join our team at Targeted Provision Ltd, a child-centred company dedicated to transforming the world of support for vulnerable young people in Cambridgeshire. As a SEN/SEND tutor, you will play a vital role in raising the standard of...

  • Special Education Needs Tutor

    3 days ago

    St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom TARGETED PROVISION LTD Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Special Education Needs Tutor to join our team at Targeted Provision Ltd. This role involves providing tailored educational support to young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Cambridgeshire.As a SEN/SEND Tutor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering holistic and engaging...

  • Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Academics Ltd is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team at a school in Broadstairs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with additional needs, providing individualized support and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.Key Responsibilities:Supporting students with...

  • Learning Support Assistant

    6 months ago

    Chalfont Saint Giles, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

    **Job Title: Learning Support Assistant** **Location: Chalfont St Giles** **Position Type: Part Time (January Start)** **Days: Monday (full day), Wednesday (full day), Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (mornings)** **Pay: £77 - £90 per day** **About Us**: Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to providing excellent support...

  • Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

    1 month ago

    Saint Pancras, Greater London, United Kingdom Philosophy Education Full time

    Job Title: Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Special Needs SupportAbout the Role: We are seeking a confident and proactive Psychology Graduate to work as a teaching assistant in primary schools across Haringey. As a specialist teaching assistant, you will work with pupils on a 1 to 1 basis during the school day, providing support for children with...

  • Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom Academics Ltd Full time

    Job Title: SEN TAOverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at Academics Ltd. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced teachers to support children with SEMH and Autism/Attention Autism/ASD, promoting their emotional and academic development.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide individualized...

  • Psychology Graduate

    1 month ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    About the Role:This is an excellent opportunity for Psychology graduates who are eager to apply their knowledge in a hands-on role, working closely with children who require additional support in their learning.As a Special Needs Support Assistant, you will be instrumental in helping young learners overcome challenges, developing their confidence and...

  • Specialist Education Support Assistant

    5 days ago

    Saint Pancras, United Kingdom Philosophy Education Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate specialist education support assistant to join our team. As a graduate in psychology, you will have a solid understanding of child mental health and be able to provide tailored support to pupils with SEND/SEMH needs.Job OverviewThis is a full-time or part-time opportunity working in primary and SEND...

  • Academic Mentor for Special Needs Students

    4 days ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED Full time

    Key ResponsibilitiesThis full-time position involves providing academic support to students with special educational needs. As an Academic Mentor, you will assist teachers and SEN specialists in delivering tailored interventions based on individual education plans (IEPs).Some of your key responsibilities include:Providing individualised and small-group...

  • Kitchen Assistant

    5 months ago

    Saint Ives, United Kingdom Meadow Lane Children's Nursery Full time

    Nursery Kitchen/Cafe Assistant: 10:30 am to 1:30pm You will assist in the overall preparation of food and cleanliness of the nursery kitchen and Cafe. You will help organise and prepare healthy, nutritious and tasty meals and snacks for the children attending the nursery and be familiar with and comply with relevant nursery policies ensuring a high...

  • Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Saint Pancras, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Horizon Teachers are currently working with a Primary School in Camden that are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in their Year 4 class that requires close support as they have mild Learning Difficulties and challenging behaviours. As a Teaching Assistant you will need to help the class teacher manage their behaviour and use your...

  • Transforming Education Specialist

    3 days ago

    St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom TARGETED PROVISION LTD Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced SEN / SEND Tutor to join our team at Targeted Provision Ltd. As a Transforming Education Specialist, you will provide 1:1 tuition to young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and other Additional Educational Needs.You will work closely with local...

  • Learning Support Assistant

    6 months ago

    Saint Ives, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    **Learning Support Assistant - St Ives, Cambridgeshire** *** **Learning Support Assistant - Early Years - Lovely Primary School in St Ives - £85 to £95 per day depending on experience - Starting Immediately** Are you seeking a position where you can positively impact the educational journey of a student requiring one-on-one support? As a 121 Learning...

  • Education Support Assistant

    5 days ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom Rikama Education Full time

    Job Description for SEN Teaching AssistantRikama Education is working with a mainstream primary school in Broadstairs to recruit a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students who need extra support to reach their full potential.The successful candidate will work with students who are mostly neuro-diverse, with conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum...

  • Inclusive Education Assistant

    1 month ago

    Saint Peters, Kent, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £18,000 - £24,000

    We are looking for a highly skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at beBee Professionals. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our inclusive learning programs and helping SEN students achieve their full potential.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with SEN students to facilitate their educational and personal...