Location: Central Coventry CV1 Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £89 – £105 per day / £445 – £525 per week Axcis Education is working closely with a specialist nursery school in central Coventry, and we are looking for compassionate, proactive SEND Teaching Assistants and Nursery Nurses to support children aged 2–4 years old with additional learning needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nurturing and child-focused setting, offering 1:1 and small group support for children who require early intervention — many of whom are undiagnosed but show clear signs of developmental delay or additional needs. ________________________________________ The Role: You will: • Work closely with children aged 2–3 and 3–4 years, supporting them across daily routines, early learning, and play-based activities. • Provide focused 1:1 and small group support for children with early signs of autism (ASD/ASC), speech and language communication needs (SLCN), and severe learning difficulties (SLD). • Use visual supports such as PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables to promote understanding and communication. • Encourage engagement in sensory, physical, and social development activities, tailored to individual needs. • Assist with personal care, feeding, and toileting as required. • Work alongside SENCOs, teachers, and therapists to implement early support plans and monitor children’s developmental progress. ________________________________________ About You: • Experience working with children in early years, especially those with SEND, is highly desirable. • Understanding of autism, language delay, and early developmental challenges is essential. • Warm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour and communication. • Confident using or willing to learn communication tools like Makaton or PECS. • EYFS qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 in Childcare, TA qualification, or Early Years Educator) are a bonus, but not required. ________________________________________ Why Axcis Education? • A long-standing partnership with a specialist nursery school in the heart of Coventry. • Supportive placement with opportunities to grow your skills in early years and SEND. • Competitive daily rates and access to high-quality training and CPD. • Dedicated consultant (Allan Elliott) focused on early years and special educational needs. ________________________________________ If you're passionate about giving children the best start in life and want to support their early development in a setting that truly values your input, apply today with Allan Elliott at Axcis Education. ________________________________________ Keywords: "nursery SEND TA" OR "early years teaching assistant" OR "EYFS SEN" OR "nursery nurse" OR "2-3 year olds" OR "3-4 year olds" OR "autism support" OR "ASD" OR "SLCN" OR "SLD" OR "PECS" OR "Makaton" OR "SEND nursery" OR "special needs nursery" OR "Coventry early years TA" OR "early intervention" <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Allan Elliott on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Allan Elliott&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 4009</strong></strong>