sen early years support assistant

1 week ago

Coppull PR DU, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Ref

198311

Number of Posts

1

Grade

Grade 4.

Salary

£25185 to £ 25989 pro rata

Term

Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Fixed Term Contract.

Required

(asap to 31/08/26) .

Hours

32 hours a week.

Closing Date

18/11/2025.

Location

Duke Street Nursery School, Duke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3DU (124 on roll)

Tel:

School website: www.dukestreet-

Summary

Are you passionate about early years and meeting the needs of children with special educational needs? Are you enthusiastic, yet calm, motivated, friendly and playful? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and evolving team that offers support, warmth and values professional development? If the answer is yes, then we need you

We are looking for an Early Years practitioner who will primarily be based in our adapted provision supporting some of our most vulnerable children with complex needs. This is a fast paced environment and physically demanding but very rewarding. We are seeking someone with a passion for early years and SEN who is dynamic, forward thinking and able to work as part of a committed team.

The practitioner is required to have excellent knowledge of child development and a sound knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs including ASD. The successful practitioner will support the room lead to deliver plans from other agencies and support the review of these plans. Experience of supporting children and families in a key worker role is essential along with supporting children with social communication difficulties and sensory processing difficulties.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

26/11/2025

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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