SEN Assistant

SEN Assistant

Kiddiwinkles Care & Learning Centre

Are you passionate about helping children thrive, grow in confidence and reach their full potential?

Kiddiwinkles is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Assistant to join our team and provide additional support to children with special educational needs.

The Role

As an SEN Assistant, you will work closely with children, families and our wider childcare team to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for children with additional needs
• Supporting children's communication, social, emotional and developmental needs
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence and participation in activities
• Adapting activities and approaches to meet individual needs
• Supporting children with routines, transitions and daily activities
• Working alongside practitioners to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with children and their families
• Observing and recording children's progress and contributing to individual support plans
• Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Promoting an inclusive, child-centred approach throughout the setting

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, patient and genuinely passionate about working with children
• Understanding of and committed to inclusive childcare and education
• Able to build trusting relationships with children
• Calm, adaptable and able to respond positively to individual needs
• A good communicator and team player
• Reliable, enthusiastic and professional
• Able to recognise and celebrate every child's individual strengths and achievements

Previous experience working with children with additional needs is desirable, although we are also interested in hearing from people who have the right attitude, values and willingness to learn.

Why Join Kiddiwinkles?

At Kiddiwinkles, we believe that every child is unique and deserves the opportunity to learn, develop and flourish in an environment where they feel safe, understood and valued.

You will be joining a team that is committed to creating positive experiences for children and supporting their wellbeing, development and confidence.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in a child's early years, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join the Kiddiwinkles team.

Please note that the successful applicant will be required to meet the relevant safeguarding and vetting requirements for working with children.

Pay: £12.50-£14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 per week

Work Location: In person