1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Nursery Setting)

Location: Burton upon TrentHours: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:45am - 1:00pm (term time only)Contract: Via The Supply Register

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child within a nursery provision at a welcoming primary school in Burton upon Trent.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, providing tailored support to a child with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The child is non-verbal and has no awareness of danger, so ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times is essential.

• Provide consistent, high-quality 1:1 support
• Maintain a safe and nurturing environment at all times
• Support communication using appropriate strategies (e.g. visual aids, PECS, Makaton)
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Deliver engaging, play-based learning in line with the EYFS framework
• Support with personal care if required

• Have experience working with children with complex SEND, ideally in an early years setting
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
• Be confident, calm, and proactive
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child safety
• Be patient, nurturing, and committed

Working through The Supply Register, you will benefit from:

• Clear and transparent pay rates
• Transport contributions (where applicable)
• Access to free online training and CPD opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated partnership team

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