Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant | 5 Permanent Vacancies Available

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Start: October 2026
Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities
Contract: Permanent, directly with the school

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner or Early Years professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

We are recruiting for five Nursery Assistant vacancies within a specialist SEND setting in Yeovil. These are permanent positions directly with the school, with both full-time and part-time options available. Teaching Personnel will support you through the recruitment process and help you secure an interview with the school.

Your Role

You will support young children with profound and additional needs, helping them access learning, develop key skills and enjoy a safe and positive nursery experience.

• Supporting children individually and within small groups.
• Helping with communication, interaction and early development.
• Providing a nurturing and structured environment.
• Assisting children with personal care where required.
• Following individual support plans and adapting activities around each child's needs.
• Working closely with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
• Celebrating progress and encouraging greater independence.

What Are We Looking For?

With five vacancies available, we are keen to hear from experienced people who are ready for a long-term career within specialist education.

Previous experience working with children with SEND, profound needs or within an Early Years environment is important. We need confident, compassionate practitioners who can hit the ground running and become a reliable part of the team.

Experience or knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would also be highly beneficial due to the communication needs of some children.

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Helping to secure your interview for one of the five vacancies.
• Guidance throughout the application process.
• A dedicated consultant to support you.
• Access to FREE and discounted training and development.
• Support with safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Following the successful recruitment process, you will join the school directly on a permanent basis.

Take the Next Step

If you have the right experience and want a rewarding permanent position supporting children with complex needs, this could be a fantastic next step.

There are 5 positions available, so apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to discuss the role and secure an interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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