Are you an early years teaching assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

A welcoming and inclusive Nursery in Derby are looking for a dedicated practitioner to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis.

About the Role:

You’ll be supporting SEN pupils in Nursery and Reception, including pupils with:

· ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

· SLCN (Speech, Language & Communication Needs)

· MLD/SLD (Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties)

Day-to-day, you’ll:

· Deliver engaging, play-based learning activities

· Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs

· Encourage communication, independence, and positive behaviour

· Assist with daily routines, including personal care where required

· Work closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to ensure every child thrives

What We’re Looking For:

· Level 2 qualification or above in Early Years / Supporting Teaching & Learning

· Experience supporting children with SEN (nursery or care background welcome)

· A patient, proactive, and empathetic approach

· Commitment to long-term consistency and development

The Details:

· Start: January (ASAP for the right candidate)

· Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Additional requirements:

o References confirming suitability for role

o Commitment to Safeguarding

o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service

o Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants

- Continual professional development through online training

- Competitive pay rates related to your experience

- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions

- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers

For more information, please contact Kim on 07538510852

About Chalk

· At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We aim to offer a personal solution to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

· Chalk is made up of a team of experienced education recruiters who all share the same goal – to build solid, long-term relationships with schools, teachers and support staff alike. We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies.

The Legal Bit

· Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.