SEND Assistant

SEND Assistant
Silks Farm Day Nursery in Huntingdon
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £12.71 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Silks Farm Day Nursery, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic SEND Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, with a focus on working 1:1 with one particular child who needs additional support.
Hours would be 8 hours a day on a Thursday and Friday with the possibility of increasing to another day after time.

Why You'll Love Working at Silks Farm Nursery
At Silks Farm Day Nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Big childcare discount.
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.
About Our Nursery
Our Silks Farm Day Nursery and Preschool in the Huntingdon area offers an array of exceptional features that contribute to our high-quality childcare. These include 7 acres of scenic land, open and bright playrooms, Forest School sessions, and a team of longstanding, highly qualified staff dedicated to each child’s development and happiness.
Ofsted
We are proud of our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, which reflects our commitment to providing a secure learning environment and supporting every child’s progress and development.
7 Acres of Outdoor Space
Our outdoor environment is designed to allow free-flow access throughout the day. Children can explore our much-loved forest nature trail and enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning.
Forest School Area
We are passionate about Forest School principals and incorporate them into daily activities within our dedicated outdoor learning space.
Chef On-Site
Our on-site chef prepares nutritious and delicious meals each day, carefully catering to all dietary requirements and allergies.
Location
Set in rural Cambridgeshire, we are located between Somersham village and St Ives retail park, near Cuckoobridge Farm Shop. The nursery is easily accessible by car and offers ample parking.
What You'll Be Doing
• Acting as a liaison between parents and staff for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Working 1:1 with a child who requires additional support and guidance
• Ensuring appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are in place where required.
• Ensuring relevant background information for children with SEND is collected, recorded, and kept up to date.
• Keeping up to date with current initiatives and best practice in SEND.
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100% for the first 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks, fully paid.
• Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks, fully paid.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years' service.
Even More Benefits
• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• Dayforce Wallet – gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation.
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.