Job Description

We are searching for someone special with an interest in supporting our children with funding. You would be an

Early Years SEND assistant or practitioner

to join our SEND Team here at BS3 Community Development, based at The Southville Centre.

We are searching for a caring and motivated person to join our nursery team as a 1 - 1 support, for children with additional needs. This role includes focusing on specific children, following their education plans, working alongside our staff in the room and engaging with parents/carers. There will be support for training and guidance and the opportunity to ensure these children can access our curriculum alongside their peers.

We are seeking to appoint the candidate for 25 hours per week, all year round on a permanent contract. To provide a consistent support and familiar face, for children at our Southville Centre who require additional support and care.

We are looking for ...

Someone who has experience in working with children with SEND, and supporting Personal, Social and Emotional needs.

Someone with a minimum level 2 Early Years or Education qualification.

A passionate person who can provide professional love to children who need additional support. Who can be adaptable, empathetic and patient.

Someone who can build positive working relationships with the children and their families and work in partnership with parents.

A collaborative person, who can work with the SEND team as well as the room teams. Helping the teams in the rooms to support children and create reasonable adjustments.

An organised person, who can create plans for supporting the needs of a child and deliver high quality, tailored activities.

Supporting children with special needs and behaviour differences is a very special role. You could be the one to scaffold their learning, support their progress, enable them to gain independence, and help them to make friends.

We are offering ...

We are passionate about your journey too and are committed to supporting you, as a team member, through continued professional development.

Providing you with opportunities to further your skills and interests through statutory and non-statutory training.

You will be supported by our qualified SEND and Behaviour team.

Please contact jobs@bs3community.org.uk for an application.

Hours:

25 per week.

Contract:

Fixed term till July 2026

Rate of Pay:

dependant on your qualifications. Level 2 12.70 Level 3 (recognised by DfE) 13.10

Closing Date:

Please return all application by Midnight Sunday 19th October.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 20th October, and those successful applicants will be contacted for a time for interview.

Interviews:

Thursday 23rd October.

SAFEGUARDING NOTE:

As this role is working in a "regulated activity" according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate (DBS).

We are committed to equality and diversity and are actively seeking people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

We know that to successfully fulfil our vision (aim) we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve.

Let us know if you require any adaptations or further support to apply for this job.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: 12.70-13.10 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person