SEN Teaching Assistant - Kettering
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or Nursery Support Assistant seeking a fulfilling role in Kettering?
We are looking for dedicated individuals to provide 1:1 support to a child in Reception who requires Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) support and help with personal care and detachment from parents.
What We Offer:
- Competitive rates of pay: £90-£110 per day, paid weekly.
- Wellbeing Days
- A friendly and supportive environment with low staff turnover.
- Career progression opportunities within an Ofsted-rated "Good" school.
- A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, working both in and outside the classroom.
Requirements:
- Experience working as a UK Nursery Assistant or SEN TA with 1:1 support, especially in EYFS.
- Knowledge of SLCN support and early years education.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (non-negotiable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored 1:1 support to a child who is not yet "school ready," focusing on improving speech and communication through Phonics (using RWI/PECS).
- Support the child in early years' play-based learning activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assist with personal care as needed.
- Collaborate with teachers and professionals to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for the child's development.
Location: This position is based in Kettering, allowing you to contribute to the local community by supporting young learners on their educational journey.
How to Apply:
If you are excited about the prospect of working in early years education and are ready to advance your career, we would be delighted to hear from you!
If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For other available positions please refer to our website.
Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
