Job Introduction
Lanterns Nursery School
Special Educational Needs Assistant – Full time, term time only
Are you passionate about early intervention and making a difference to the lives of young children?
Are you creative and adaptable with the ability to use a range of approaches and strategies?
Are you playful, imaginative and engaging?
We have the job for you!
Key information
Closing Date: 10th January 2025
Interview Date(s): TBC
Job Start Date: January 2025
Contract/Hours: Permanent
Salary Type: Support Staff
Salary Details: Support Staff Grade B - £24,027 FTE pro rata, £12.45 per hour
Hours of Work: Full time 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time
Location of Role: Lanterns Nursery School, Winchester
Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@lanterns.hants.sch.uk
Why Lanterns Nursery School?
Lanterns Nursery School is a special place and making a difference to children and families is in our DNA. Don’t just take our word for it – check out our website to see the glowing feedback we receive from families and read our latest (April 2023) ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report. Our staff are our number one asset and if you join our wonderful team, you will see how our approach rewards the whole team by developing children who thrive and have an enthusiasm for life that is infectious!
We are different and diverse
Everyone is welcome at Lanterns Nursery School and from the age of 2 our children naturally accept this diversity and the differences they are surrounded with. Our families embrace this important feature of our nursery school. We believe that by working together we can help each other with the challenges we face, overcome barriers, and succeed.
There’s no getting around it – some days will be harder than others!
Every day is different and the challenge and evolving environment offers an exciting pace of work that isn't for everybody. Each day you will need to think on your feet and find solutions. You will ask questions, share your ideas and will work as part of a team to best support children. In turn we will support your development and help you build the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enable you to flourish. You’ll be part of a team who are passionate about getting things right for everybody. People who recognise how important it is to look after each other, knowing that this enables us to work for the benefit our children and families. Your colleagues will be some of the most amazing people you will ever work with. They are passionate, determined and know what to do to make a real difference.
What you’ll do
You will provide support for individual and groups of children with SEND
You will work closely with individual and groups of children adapting the curriculum and the environment to remove barriers to learning and ensure that every aspect of the curriculum can be accessed
You will use a range of approaches, strategies and interventions to ensure that all children can access a developmentally appropriate curriculum
You will work with others to find solutions to challenges and to ensure that children thrive in our school
Build strong relationships with children and families and attend to personal care needs where appropriate
Develop your expertise and experience of working with children with SEND, enjoying the opportunity to expand your current skills with bespoke induction and ongoing training.
What you’ll need
A passion for early years and all things SEND and a love of working with young children. You might not have experience in a school or early years setting, but you will be able to talk about why working with children who have SEND is important to you, our school and community
To be motivated and playful, using your own initiative in order to engage and inspire children
Good communication skills, an open mind and an ability to work effectively with a variety of people holding a range of perspectives
To be adaptable, able to work within a large nursery team and a desire to join a forward-thinking school, showing willingness to actively participate in improvement
An active interest in professional development and a developing knowledge of how young children learn.
What more can we offer you?
A Headteacher led OFSTED Outstanding (April 23) Maintained Nursery School – one of 3 in Hampshire
Local authority pay conditions and local government pension
Term time working
Core hour working day – Full time hours of 8.00am to 4.00pm or 8.15am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday or sessional part time hours within this
Fixed term contract for a year with potential for a permanent contract
Inclusive Nursery with resourced SEND provision including autism, global developmental delay and profound multiple learning difficulties
Thorough induction and fantastic CPD opportunities including the Lanterns approach to teaching and learning in the early years, Makaton, Attention Autism, communication and visuals, trauma informed practice, sensory processing
Forward thinking approach to teaching and learning following current theory and the most up to date research and practice
Opportunities to gain qualifications if desired
Employee support including confidential counselling and health advice
Family friendly policies
Staff discount (Kaarp)
No experience necessary, just the desire to learn! If you are excited by this advert please apply. Applicants will be fully supported to achieve.
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.
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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.