Level 3 Childcare Practitioner – SEN Primary School

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Pay: £105 per day
Contract: Long-term
Hours: School hours, including after-school club until 5:30pm
Start Date: Immediate

Are you a caring and dedicated Childcare Practitioner who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, complex needs and learning delays.

This is a rewarding long-term opportunity for someone who understands that every child develops differently and enjoys helping young learners build their confidence, communication and independence in a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team, providing practical classroom assistance and helping children access learning through engaging, personalised activities. You will also support the school's after-school club, staying until 5:30pm.

The Role

You will be supporting children with a range of additional needs throughout the school day, helping them feel safe, included and confident within the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing classroom support to children with Autism, complex needs and developmental or learning delays.

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and within small groups, adapting activities to meet their individual abilities.

• Encouraging communication, interaction and social development through play-based and structured learning.

• Using visual aids, sensory resources and practical activities to support engagement and understanding.

• Helping children develop everyday skills, confidence and independence.

• Supporting pupils with personal care where required.

• Promoting positive behaviour through a patient, consistent and understanding approach.

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure children's individual needs are met.

• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to participate.

• Supporting the after-school club, helping to organise activities and provide appropriate care until 5:30pm.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• A Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years.

• Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school, nursery or specialist education setting.

• Experience supporting children with Autism, complex needs, learning difficulties or developmental delays.

• An understanding of how children with additional needs may communicate and engage differently.

• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.

• Confidence supporting communication, sensory needs and individual learning activities.

• A willingness to assist with personal care where required.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Flexibility to stay until 5:30pm to support the after-school club.

Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we understand the difference that the right support staff can make to a child's education and development.

We specialise in SEND recruitment and take pride in building genuine relationships with our educators and the schools we support. We take the time to understand your experience, career aspirations and the type of environment where you can thrive.

If you're a Level 3 Childcare Practitioner looking to make a positive difference to children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch with Parker Smith Inclusion today to find out more and register your interest.