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SEND Nursery Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 07 November 2025
Salary: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 December 2025
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 193714

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Summary

Location: Derbyshire
Start Date: ASAP | Competitive pay (DOE) | Full-time, Term-time only

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Nursery Assistant to join a welcoming community nursery in Derbyshire. This nurturing setting provides exceptional care and education for young children, including those undergoing assessments for Special Educational Needs. The nursery is well-resourced, inclusive, and supported by a friendly, dedicated team who are passionate about giving every child the best possible start.

As a Nursery Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting children's development, wellbeing, and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll help create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:
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Experience working with young children in an Early Years or Nursery setting


Experience working with young children in an Early Years or Nursery setting
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Knowledge of the EYFS Framework


Knowledge of the EYFS Framework
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A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education


A Level 2 or 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education
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A calm, nurturing, and creative approach to supporting children's development


A calm, nurturing, and creative approach to supporting children's development
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Experience supporting children with SEND (desirable but not essential)


Experience supporting children with SEND (desirable but not essential)
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Suitable references confirming experience and suitability for the role


Suitable references confirming experience and suitability for the role
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare


Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)


Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Eligibility to work in the UK


Eligibility to work in the UK
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Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience


Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience
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Support from a dedicated and knowledgeable Chalk Education consultant


Support from a dedicated and knowledgeable Chalk Education consultant
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Excellent professional development and training opportunities


Excellent professional development and training opportunities
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Access to roles across a range of early years and SEND settings


Access to roles across a range of early years and SEND settings
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Refer-a-Friend bonus - £150 in vouchers


Refer-a-Friend bonus - £150 in vouchers

Our mission is simple - to be the UK's leading specialist education agency. We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke staffing solutions that truly fit the needs of our schools and candidates. Our experienced team of recruiters build strong, lasting relationships with teachers, support staff, and education providers to create meaningful career opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We promote equal opportunities and diversity, and adhere to GDPR regulations to protect your personal data.

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