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SEN Support Assistant – Part-Time (20 Hours/Week)

Job reference number: MP100

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Nursery Rhymes

Salary

£12.85/hr

Location

LE2 Stoneygate

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Nursery Rhymes Knighton is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Assistant to join our caring team.

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Kind, caring, and patient 
  • Knowledgeable about child development 
  • Enthusiastic and supportive 
  • Able to work closely with children who require additional support

At Nursery Rhymes Knighton, you’ll be part of a friendly and inclusive environment where every child’s development is nurtured and celebrated. 

Previous Applicants need not apply.

An enhanced DBS / CRB and job references will be required for the successful applicant.

Nursery Rhymes (Leicester) Ltd takes it’s commitment to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children and Young People very seriously and expects all staff, students and volunteers to do the same. We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Skills and Qualifications required

  • Level 2 qualification or above in childcare or a related field
  • Paediatric First Aid trained 
  • A strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) 
  • SENDCO training is desirable but not essential 
  • A good standard of written English

Hours per week

20, Mondays and Fridays (specific days required). Additional hours may be available, working across our two settings in Stoneygate and Knighton, just a few minutes apart.

Closing Date

31/03/2026

Website

Apply for the job by visiting https://www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/job-seekers/new-job-seeker-registration/