SEN Assistant


Job description

To assist the Leader in providing safe, high quality education and care for children aged between 2 and 5 years with special educational needs. To help fulfil legal and statutory requirements, contribute to and implement Rainbowcfc policies.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key worker for children with special educational needs and communicate progress on a regular basis with their parents, outside professionals and leaders and to supervise parent helpers during outings.
  • Help prepare and fully set out the playroom before children arrive and tidy up after the children leave. Help provide and take part in all the group’s activities.
  • To understand and realise the importance of play for the development of the child.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • CCLD Level 3 Children Care Learning and Development in Early Years.
  • 1 years experience working in a childcare setting as a Special/additional Educational Assistant. Excellent knowledge of child development, learning and related theory.

Desirable Skills

  • Additional Special Needs training.

Application Information

Please email: rainbowfinance@btinternet.com

Vacancy ID
1734823
Job Sector
Childcare and Social Work
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Derry/Londonderry
Salary
£12.80 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
20
Published date
10/09/2025
Closing date
29/09/2025
Worktime
To be confirmed

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