SEND EYFS Teaching Assistant

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Support, Educate and Nurture. Sense Education are passionate about helping young people and improving the learning journey for young people with SEND.

We are currently looking for an EYFS Teaching Assistant to start in January. We are looking for someone to work in a school with young people with special educational needs. Class sizes are small with 5-10 pupils, a Teacher leading the classes and 3-5 support staff.

We are looking for someone from an EYFS background who can transfer their skills to a SEND classroom, you will be helping pupils reach their learning goals through creative and energetic teaching. The role will require a nurturing approach and those with a keen interest in helping young people with SEND to reach their full potential.

The role:

• You will be working as part of a support team assisting the teacher in delivering lessons planned specifically for each pupil’s needs
• Using play and creativity to engage pupils
• Contribute in creating a safe and nurturing environment for pupils
• You may be expected to fill in reading and learning journals
• Report back to the teacher effectively
• Assist at lunch and snack times
• Support students in outside play activities whilst allowing space for independence
• Work alongside therapists such as rebound therapists and music therapists to support the students educational and mental wellbeing

The ideal applicant:

• Will ideally have a childcare qualification or experience of working with young people at EYFS level
• Is willing to create strong relationships with staff, students and care providers
• Is passionate about working with young people with SEND
• Is a great team player adding positivity to the staffing team
• Is flexible and reliable

SEND schools have great facilities such as sensory rooms, soft play areas, hydro pools and outdoor play areas. You could be working alongside therapeutic partners and social workers to ensure the students are receiving the best possible educational outcomes. If you want to be part of a nurturing and supportive team for the development of young people then please apply today.

Sense Education provides training and support for all our staff.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.