Vacancy at Lake Street Nursery and Pre-School CIO
A Nursery Assistant is required to support children with SEND needs across our small, friendly setting. You would be spending some time working alongside our Key Person team to support children to access their education as part of our group provision, and some time supporting individual children and implementing their individual support plans on a 1:1 basis. It involves keeping children safe in our open plan provision and large garden area. We can offer a warm welcome from our friendly team and a lovely community set within Hinksey Park. Easy transport by bus from Redbridge Park and Ride, by bike or short walk from Oxford City Centre.
Essential Requirements:
- At least 2 years experience working with children aged 18m to 4 years of age.
- A Level 2 qualification suitable for the early years workforce
- Ability to engage children in activity and experiences in a free play environment and support the development of communication and social skills using a variety of strategies.
- A sound understanding of child development
- A passion for inclusion and an interest in supporting children with SEND, with a willingness to learn and put into practise specific strategies of support.
Desirable:
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification for the childcare education sector
- SENDCO training or training for children on the autism spectrum
Days and Hours:
- Start date 3rd September 2026
- Term Time only
- Between 4-5 days a week
- 12 month initial, flexible hours contract
- 08.15 to 15.15 working day
- Minimum £12.71 per hour across 12 months including holiday pay
- Could suit two candidates doing 2.5 days each
Deadline for Applications will be Friday 10th July and interviews are planned for w/b 13 July 2026
Contact our Manager: Catherine Morey on cmorey@lakestreetnursery.org.uk to make an application or to ask for further information . A tour of the setting can be arranged by calling: 01865 727939
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A full enhanced DBS check is required for this post and two satisfactory references needed before commencing work at the setting.
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