Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only) About the Role Teach Now is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, nurturing early years setting in Hertford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and dedicated to supporting young learners with additional needs. Working within a caring and inclusive environment, you will play a vital role in helping children flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. The school is proud of its strong values, welcoming community and aspirational approach, and is seeking someone who can positively contribute to this atmosphere. Applicants who are practising Catholics or who can support and uphold a Christian ethos are particularly encouraged to apply. Key Responsibilities • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with special educational needs in the Early Years • Assist the class teacher with planning, activities and targeted interventions • Help create a warm, safe and stimulating learning environment • Encourage independence, confidence and curiosity in young learners • Support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development • Work closely with staff, parents and external professionals • Contribute positively to the wider school community and values About You • Experienced in Early Years or SEN support • Patient, nurturing and dedicated to helping every child succeed • Creative, proactive and able to use your initiative • Passionate about early childhood education • Supportive of a Christian/Catholic ethos • Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to high-quality care Why Apply? • Supportive and welcoming school community • A caring environment rooted in strong values • Opportunities to develop your practice within a successful, nurturing EYFS team • A meaningful role where you can make a genuine impact every day Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance