Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant – SEND (Nursery)

The Governors wish to appoint highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to work in our Nursery with children with SEND. The role will be based at Tansley Primary School.

The hours of work will be Monday to Thursday 8.45-11.45am and 12.30-3.30pm

The ability to work in close partnership with the Class Teacher in helping to deliver the EHCP targets and meet the needs of the child is essential.

We require someone who enjoys working with children, has a positive outlook, good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work on their own and as part of a team.

The qualification required is NVQL3 or equivalent in Education/Childcare related subjects and should be related to working with children between the ages of 3 to 11 years.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and would expect anyone joining our school to share the same ethos.

Provisional Interview Date: 26 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.