Level 2 Nursery Assistant – SEND Support Brixton, South West London Start Date: ASAP Full-time | Term-time only Are you a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner looking to build experience in a supportive and welcoming nursery setting? Do you have a passion for helping young children with additional needs flourish? A fantastic term-time only nursery school in Brixton is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Nursery Assistant to work within their specialist nurture room.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
The Role: You will: Support children under 5 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Assist with play-based learning, sensory activities, and daily routines.
Provide personal care where required.
Work closely with teachers and nursery staff to support each child’s development.
Help with preparing activities, keeping equipment clean and safe, and contributing to child observations and reports.
This is a full-time role (Monday to Friday), offered until July 2025, with the potential for ongoing opportunities in September.
Who We’re Looking For: You must hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification recognised for ratios in nursery settings.
Experience supporting children with SEND is ideal, but not essential – the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important! You’ll be calm, patient, and committed to making a positive difference.
About the Nursery: This Outstanding-rated nursery school in Brixton has a warm, inclusive atmosphere and a strong, supportive team.
Their nurture room provides dedicated support to young children with additional needs across the borough of Lambeth.
You’ll be joining a passionate group of educators who work closely together to give every child the best start in life.
If you’re based in South West London and looking for a rewarding daily cover role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV to be considered.
Requirements: Level 2 qualification in Early Years (essential) 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.