Early Years 1-1 SEND Support Assistant

Maidenhead Nursery School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7PG

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  5 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 8:45am to 3:00pm - Monday to Friday, Term time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed term to July 2027 (Potential to extend for right candidate)
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE from £26,244 / Hourly Rate £13.60 (To be pro-rated for part-time & term time only)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Early Years 1-1 Support Assistant for a child with SEND

• Previous experience of working with young children is essential.
• Have some understanding of the EYFS and child development.
• Knowledge of SEND and working with children with additional needs.
• Ability to relate empathetically and sympathetically to children.
• Understanding of the educational objectives of the Nursery.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs /nursery aged children is desirable.
• First Aid training.
• Commitment to continuing training/development of knowledge.
• Skills to safeguard children.

What the school offers its staff

• An “Outstanding” setting that places emphasis on child-initiated learning guided by skilful practitioners.
• Highly responsive children who have an enthusiasm for learning.
• Access to continual professional development to extend your skills and knowledge

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

All appointments will be subject to a full DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Maidenhead Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Maidenhead Nursery School website
• Email address: maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk
• Phone number: 01628 623551
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maidenhead-nursery-school

Maidenhead Nursery School is one of 3 maintained nursery schools that form The Cookham, Maidenhead and The Lawns Nursery School Federation in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

The three Nursery Schools retain their individual characteristics and uniqueness that serve their local communities but are led by an Executive Headteacher – Sarah Cottle and one Governing Body.

Arranging a visit to Maidenhead Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email maidenheadnursery@eyfed.org.uk.

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