Job Introduction
Special Educational Needs Assistant (1:1 Support)
Are you passionate about providing the best for children?
Do you believe all children deserve the best experiences to support them to achieve?
Do you love to play?! If yes, this job could be for you!
Our recently graded OUTSTANDING nursery (May 2023) has a new vacancy for a Special Educational Needs Assistant to provide high quality care and learning for children with special educational needs and disabilities at Haven. As an Early Years SEND Hub for Hampshire our exceptional practice and high-quality training make us a unique and exciting place to work.
We are seeking team players who want to further develop their excellent SEND early years practice. Fantastic opportunities for professional development and training available, including speech and language, Makaton, THOMAS training and Attention Autism… to name of few!! We are a large nursery team who are dedicated in supporting all young children to grow.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ No experience necessary, just the desire to learn! Applicants will be fully supported to achieve further qualifications in childcare ∞
This is a permanent 18 hours per week vacancy, which is a term time only contract. The hours are 9am to 4pm on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday with an actual salary range of £10,025 - £10,610 (Hampshire County Council Grade B/C depending on experience).
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Friday 29th November 2024 at midday ∞
Due to the high priority of these roles, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.