Full job descriptionAre you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse or Early Years Practitioner looking for a new challenge?
We are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in the Bagworth area, and we are particularly keen to hear from people with nursery or Early Years backgrounds who would love to take their transferable skills into specialist education.
Your new schoolYour new school is a specialist setting supporting children and young people aged 5 to 18, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school takes an individualised approach to education, with a strong focus on pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. Its curriculum combines academic learning with therapeutic and vocational opportunities, helping young people develop the skills they need for adulthood. [ocschool.co.uk], [ocschool.co.uk]
You’ll be joining an environment where patience, nurture, consistency and positive relationships really matter.

Your new role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide individualised support to pupils with additional needs.Your role may include:
*Providing 1:1 and small-group support
*Helping pupils engage positively with learning
*Supporting children’s social, emotional and communication development
*Promoting independence and confidence
*Providing consistent routines, boundaries and reassurance
*Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour
*Adapting activities to meet individual needs
*Working alongside teachers and other support professionals
*Helping create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment
Coming from a nursery background?
Your experience could be more transferable than you think.If you’re a Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner or experienced nursery professional, skills such as supporting child development, managing behaviour, encouraging communication, following routines and providing high levels of nurture are incredibly valuable within SEN education.You don’t necessarily need previous experience in a specialist school. The right attitude, resilience and ability to build trusting relationships with young people can be just as important.
What you’ll need to succeed
We’re looking for people who are:
*Experienced in working with children or young people
*Patient, nurturing and resilient
*Confident providing individualised support
*Comfortable supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
*Able to build strong, appropriate relationships with pupils
*Flexible and willing to learn
*Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and succeed
Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker or SEN Support Worker would all be highly relevant.You must also be able to drive and have access to transport, as travel between sites may be required.
What you’ll get in return If you’re looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant role where your experience with children can make a real difference, I’d love to hear from you.Whether you’re already working within SEN or you’re a Nursery Nurse looking for your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to transfer your skills into specialist education.
Apply today or contact Jemma Slinger at Hays Education for a confidential conversation about the role.

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