• SEND Nursery Assistant
• 1:1 Support
• Location: Tulse Hill, Lambeth
• Contract: Part-Time (Afternoons Only, Term-Time Only)
• Hours: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
• Start Date: ASAP

A welcoming and supportive nursery in Lambeth is seeking a SEND Nursery Assistant to join their team, providing 1:1 support for a 4-year-old child with autism.

The Role

As a SEND Nursery Assistant, you will be provided 1 to 1 support for a child with Autism to help them access play-based learning and engage positively with their peers. You will receive training and ongoing guidance from the SENCO and will collaborate with the child’s family to ensure their needs are met effectively.

This is a part-time position (11:30pm – 4:30pm), with flexibility for candidates able to commit to 3–5 afternoons per week.

The School

This Outstanding-rated nursery in Tulse Hill is well known for its nurturing, inclusive environment and its dedicated, friendly staff team. The school caters for children aged 2–4 years, providing a safe, stimulating setting where every child can thrive. The nursery’s experienced leadership team ensures that both staff and pupils feel valued and supported.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Specific experience supporting children with Autism
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s early development. If you are a compassionate, patient, and dedicated professional with the skills and enthusiasm to support young learners, we would love to hear from you!

 

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.