Job Description

SEN Play & Care Practitioner (KS1)

Location:

Lycar Education - Radcliffe (Bolton/Bury)

Hours:

Term time only | Part-time / Fixed-term contracts available

Pay:

Competitive - dependent on experience

Start:

Flexible

About the role

We are looking for a

kind, patient and playful adult

to join our small Alternative Provision supporting

KS1 children with SEND

, including

SEMH, communication needs, sensory processing differences and anxiety

.

This role is

not a traditional classroom Teaching Assistant role

.

You will be working with

very small groups or 1:1

, supporting children through:

Play-based learning Sensory activities Movement and regulation Routines, care and emotional reassurance
Our children may be out of school, transitioning, or unable to cope in mainstream settings. Your role is to help them feel

safe, calm, understood and ready to learn

.

What you'll be doing

Supporting children aged

Reception-Year 2

in a

nurturing, play-based environment

Helping children regulate emotions through

movement, sensory play and routine

Supporting care needs such as transitions, toileting routines (where appropriate), snack/lunch time and emotional reassurance Encouraging communication, independence and positive relationships Working closely with experienced staff to follow

Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)

Celebrating small wins -- a smile, a calm transition, a moment of trust
This role would suit someone who:

Has experience as a

nursery nurse, early years practitioner, play worker, carer or family support worker

Enjoys working with

children with additional needs

Is calm, patient and emotionally resilient Understands that

behaviour is communication

Is happy to get involved in play, movement and sensory activities Values relationships over rigid academic outcomes
Formal TA experience is

not essential

-- the right attitude matters most.

Desirable (but not essential)

Level 2 or 3 in Early Years, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or similar Experience supporting children with SEND or SEMH Understanding of trauma-informed or nurture-based approaches
Why work with Lycar Education?

Very

small groups

(no overcrowded classrooms) A supportive, family-centred team No marking, no SATs pressure A genuinely child-centred approach The chance to make a

real difference

for children who need it most
Safeguarding

Lycar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The successful applicant will be required to complete:

An enhanced DBS check Safeguarding training Appropriate pre-employment checks
How to apply

To apply, please send:

A short covering note explaining

why this role interests you

Your CV

Email:

info@lycar-education.co.uk

Website:

www.lycar-education.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 12.21-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 25 per week

Work Location: In person