Early Years Assistant | 1:1 SEND

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary –£29,432.00 per annum

Hours - 09:30-14:00

Shift: Monday to Friday | All Year

We are looking for a caring, patient, and dedicated individual to join our team on a part-time basis to provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child's learning, development, and wellbeing by providing tailored support within a nurturing early years environment.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 40% for first child

• Enhanced parental leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

• Pension

• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with identified additional needs, helping them to access learning opportunities and thrive within the nursery environment.

You will work closely with the wider nursery team, parents, and external professionals to ensure a consistent and tailored approach to the child's development.

You will implement individual support strategies and engaging activities, while promoting the child's confidence, independence, and inclusion in all aspects of nursery life.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate observations and records to monitor progress and support ongoing planning.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is essential.

• Previous experience providing 1:1 support is highly desirable.

• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach to supporting children.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Relevant childcare qualification is desirable but not essential, depending on experience.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!