Daily Supply Nursery Practitioner & Teaching Assistant

Location: Waltham Forest
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311036792
Salary:
Job Published: 28 September 2026

Supply Nursery Practitioner / SEN Teaching Assistant – Waltham Forest

Are you looking for flexible education work that fits around your availability?

We are recruiting enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners, Teaching Assistants, and SEN Support Staff for daily supply and short-term opportunities across Waltham Forest.

We work with a variety of welcoming nurseries, mainstream schools, and specialist SEN settings, offering flexible opportunities to support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.

Why Apply?

  • Flexible supply work to suit your availability

  • Daily, short-term, and ongoing assignments available

  • Opportunities across Early Years, mainstream, and SEN settings

  • Competitive daily rates

  • Gain experience across a range of schools and nurseries

  • Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

The Role

You will support children’s learning and development by:

  • Assisting teachers and nursery staff with daily activities and routines.

  • Supporting children through play-based and engaging learning.

  • Providing 1:1 and small group support.

  • Supporting children with SEN, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs.

  • Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

  • Creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

  • Supporting personal care where required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working with children in a nursery, school, or childcare setting.

  • Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.

  • A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child development.

  • Right to work in the UK.

  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
SEN Support | Autism Support | Behaviour Support | Early Years | Nursery | 1:1 Support | Classroom Support

Candidate Screening Questions:

  1. Do you have previous experience working with children?

  2. Are you available for flexible supply work across Waltham Forest?

  3. Do you have experience supporting children with SEN?

Apply today to discuss current supply opportunities across Waltham Forest.