Location
Burscough Village Primary School, Colburne Close, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 4LB (208 on roll)
Tel: 01704 895403
School website: www.burscough.lancsngfl.ac.uk
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 with additional needs.
- Has knowledge of speech, language and 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, speech and 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.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
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.
The closing date is 13/07/2026 at 9am
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE English and Mathematics Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant childcare qualification.
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Desirable Qualifications
- Level 3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Relevant SEND training.
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Essential Experience
- Experience working with young children.
- Experience supporting children's learning and development.
Experience working as part of a team.
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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.
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Proposed Interview Date:
15/07/2026
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 www.gov.uk/dbs 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.
