SEND Early Years Assistant

SEND Nursery Assistant
• Nursery School
• Location: Lambeth
• Contract: Part-Time
• Hours: Flexible – up to 4–5 hours per day
• Start Date: September 2026

A welcoming and supportive nursery school in Lambeth is seeking a SEND Nursery Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years practitioner who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them to thrive within an inclusive learning environment.

The Role

As a SEND Nursery Assistant, you will work as part of the nursery team to support children with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to access play-based learning, develop their confidence and build positive relationships with their peers.

You will provide tailored support across the nursery setting, working closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider staff team to ensure children’s individual needs are understood and supported effectively. You will help to create a nurturing and engaging environment, supporting children’s communication, social, emotional and developmental progress.

This is a part-time role offering flexibility for candidates who are available for 4–5 hours per day.

The School

This Outstanding-rated nursery school in Tulse Hill is well known for its nurturing, inclusive environment and dedicated staff team. Catering for children aged 2–4 years, the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and welcoming setting where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The experienced leadership team are committed to supporting both children and staff, creating a collaborative environment where practitioners are valued and have opportunities to develop their skills.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Experience supporting children with SEND within an Early Years setting
• A patient, nurturing and inclusive approach
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s early development

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early years experiences. If you are a compassionate and dedicated Early Years professional looking for a part-time SEND-focused role, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.