
Nursery 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
- Camden Town, North West London
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Camden, London | Competitive Daily Rate | Full-time | ASAP StartClarus Education is excited to recruit a strong, experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal child aged 3-4 years in a nurturing Camden Nursery setting. This role offers the opportunity to provide dedicated, personalised support crucial in the early years of development and learning.Key Responsibilities
- Deliver 1:1 support tailored to the unique needs of a non-verbal toddler with SEN
- Use specialist communication techniques such as PECs, Makaton, or other relevant methods to aid understanding and expression
- Assist the child in engaging with activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Implement behaviour strategies with patience, consistency, and a warm, calm approach
- Work closely with nursery staff, therapists, and parents to monitor progress and adapt support as needed
- Provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment conducive to early learning and development
- Significant experience supporting young children with complex SEN, preferably non-verbal children or those with communication difficulties
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and positive in challenging situations
- Knowledge of early years SEN practice and relevant communication methods
- Effective teamwork and communication skills with multidisciplinary staff and families
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support highly desirable
- Enhanced DBS clearance (can be supported if required)
- Competitive daily rate (discussed at application stage)
- Secure, long-term role in a supportive Camden nursery environment
- Opportunity to make a lasting difference in a young child's life
- Ongoing professional development opportunities