SEND Support Worker – 1:1 Early Years Support

Job description

SEND Support Worker – 1:1 Early Years Support
Walworth, London, SE5
30 hours per week | Term-time only
Monday–Friday, 4 working days | 9:00am–5:30pm
£16,643.60 per annum | 12-month fixed-term contract
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's life — while enjoying a term-time working pattern?
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a child with additional needs within our early years setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with one child, building trust, celebrating progress and helping them develop their confidence, independence and ability to participate fully in nursery life.
The working pattern
30 hours per week

Term-time only

4 days per week

9:00am – 5:30pm

12-month fixed-term contract

This is a dedicated 1:1 position, additional to the setting's usual nursery staffing provision.
Make a real difference, one child at a time
Your role will be to get to know the child as an individual — their strengths, interests, communication, preferences and needs — and use this understanding to help them access learning, play and everyday experiences.
You'll provide patient, consistent and encouraging support, helping the child to:
Take part in learning and play alongside their peers.

Develop confidence and independence.

Build relationships and participate socially.

Develop gross and fine motor skills.

Manage daily routines and transitions.

Develop communication and self-care skills.

Explore their environment safely.

Participate in activities through appropriate adaptations and support.

You'll work closely with the SENCO, Early Education Manager, parents/carers and external professionals, ensuring that the child's individual support strategies are followed consistently.
This could be the role for you if...
You're an experienced early years, childcare, education or support professional with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English