Nursery Teaching Assistant

Nursery Teaching Assistant - Welwyn Garden CityAre you an Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or Nursery Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career and gain experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs?Academics are recruiting for a Nursery Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Welwyn.The school supports pupils with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and complex learning needs.Your experience working in EYFS and early childhood settings will be highly transferable. Skills such as developing communication, encouraging independence, supporting social development, managing routines and creating engaging activities are all incredibly valuable when working with children with SEN.As a Nursery Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide nurturing, individualised support and help pupils engage with learning and develop their confidence.The RoleSupporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basisUsing your EYFS experience to support communication, social and emotional developmentHelping children develop independence and confidenceSupporting learning through play-based and engaging activitiesProviding a nurturing, patient and consistent approachSupporting children with a range of SEN needsAssisting with personal care where requiredWorking ..... full job details .....