SEND 1-1 Nursery Assistant

Grandir UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bristol is seeking a dedicated individual to support children with special educational needs. This role involves acting as a liaison between parents and staff, ensuring appropriate education plans, and fostering a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in child care and a commitment to safeguarding. The position offers a supportive workplace culture with multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Recognition for team efforts

Qualifications

• Experience in child support and care.
• Ability to maintain Individual Education Plans.
• Familiarity with special educational needs or disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with parents and staff regarding the child's day.
• Ensure child's comfort and suitability of activities.
• Collect and update relevant background information.

Job description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Join us and enjoy

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank holiday (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high‑street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received Great Place To Work certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing:

• Acting as a liaison between the parents and staff for the individual child after their day at the setting.
• Keeping the child supported and comfortable in their day at the setting and ensuring their activities are suitable and age appropriate for them.
• Ensuring that appropriate Individual Education Plans are in place.
• Ensuring that relevant background information about the child with special educational needs or disabilities is collected, recorded, and updated.
• Keeping up to date with initiatives and best practice.
• Gaining all appropriate training to support you.

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high‑quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.