Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Upton are looking for a SEN Support Assistant to join their growing team.

Hours: A minimum of 15 hours per week. Term time only

Start date: ASAP

Purpose of the job:

As a SEN Support Assistant you will support SEN children and work as part of the nursery team to provide a fun and stimulating environment for children from 3 months to fives years. To inspire young children to be who they want to be, whether it’s a Scientist today or a Pirate tomorrow! To tell and invent exciting stories and songs, to guide them in learning through play and create a unique day, every day!

Main duties:

To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for guidance
To work in line with the nursery’s SEN policy.
Supporting and working closely with children with special educational needs.
Supporting provision for children with SEN.
Working with the setting SENCO to ensure that records of all children with SEN are up to date
To help set up for the day in line with the room planning and help tidy away at the end of the session.
To ensure each child’s needs are recognised and met.
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 teach children, offering 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 actively participate in team meetings, supervision meetings and appraisal meetings.
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.

Person Specification

Willingness to learn and undertake further training.
Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent
Experience working with SEN children.
Previous experience of working in similar environment with 0-5s.
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Good communication skills.
A commitment to continuously promoting a culture of safeguarding.
A commitment to equal opportunities.
A commitment to working effectively with young children and families.

Benefits:

Competitive salary.
Paid overtime.
Excellent career progression opportunities with a growing group.
Free uniform.
Free DBS check.
Childcare discount.
In-house training department.
Management training opportunities.
Staff social events.
Annual employee awards.
Long service recognition.
Pension scheme.

Find out more about our Upton Meadows nursery here.

We are 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 Nursery policies and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and where appropriate provide a certificate of good conduct before starting work with Ashbourne.

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please apply by sending us your CV.