1:1 NURSERY SUPPORT ASSISTANT (EHCP SUPPORT)

1:1 NURSERY SUPPORT ASSISTANT (EHCP SUPPORT)

Ref

Ref 201867

Number of Posts

Number of Posts 1

Grade

Grade Grade 3 - 4 depending on experience.

Term

Term Part-time.

Perm / FTC

Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.

Required

Required (1/9/26 to 18/7/27).

Hours

Hours 37 hours a week.

Closing Date 9am 21/08/2026.

Location Burscough Village Primary School, Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LB (208 on roll) Tel: School website: Summary Burscough Village Primary School is seeking a caring, patient and dedicated individual to join our Nursery team to provide 1:1 support for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This rewarding role involves supporting a child with additional needs, including physical needs and speech, language and communication difficulties, to access all aspects of nursery life and make progress towards their individual outcomes. Working under the direction of the EYFS Leader, SENCO and class staff, you will help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where the child can develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with young children, preferably within an Early Years setting.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting children withadditionalneeds.
• Has knowledge of speech,languageand communication development.
• Can implement personalised learning and support plans.
• Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication and observational skills.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child welfare.
• Experience of supporting children with SEND, physical needs,speechand language difficulties or EHCP outcomes would be highly desirable.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team.
• Wonderful children and families.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.

The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational journey. Burscough Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and relevant safeguarding checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full-time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Relevant SEND training.

Essential Experience

• Experience working with young children.
• Experience supporting children's learning and development.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs.
• Experience supporting children with physical needs.
• Experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Experience of implementing external professional advice and programmes.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.