Job Ref No. ECC5270-150S | Position Type: Teaching/Child Support | Pay Range: Scale 3 or Scale 4
Position Start Date: 03/09/2026 | Contract Type: Part-time | Term: Fixed
Application Close: 29/06/2026 Midnight | Date of Interviews: To be confirmed.
We are a warm, inclusive, and nurturing preschool committed to supporting every child’s individual development. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, stimulating environment where all children, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), can thrive, learn, and reach their full potential.
We are seeking caring, patient, and enthusiastic Pre‑school Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs. You will work closely with our experienced team to provide tailored support, helping children engage in daily activities, develop communication and social skills, and build confidence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children with a range of additional needs, including communication, social, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Assist in implementing individual learning and care plans (EHCPs where applicable).
- Work closely with the SENCO, key workers, and external professionals.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
- Support children during play, structured activities, and routines.
- Encourage independence and positive behaviour.
- Maintain accurate observations and contribute to progress tracking.
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential and recent references will be required.
Prompt applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Equal Opportunities
Upshire Primary Foundation School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children and young people; promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; and upholding the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. We are an equal opportunities employer and appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
Contact for further information, visit the Pre‑school or receive an application form please contact Julie Hockley, Finance and Personnel Manager on admin@upshire.essex.sch.uk or call 01992 715567.
Julie HockleyUpshire RoadUpshire, Waltham AbbeyEssex, EN9 3PX
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