SEN T.A Full Time

Full-Time | Starting After October Half Term

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team on a full-time basis, starting after the October half-term break.

The successful candidate will provide targeted support to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to access learning, develop their independence and reach their full potential within a nurturing EYFS environment.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for children with additional needs.
• Work closely with the EYFS teaching team to support children’s learning and development.
• Help children develop their communication, social, emotional and personal skills.
• Support individual learning and development targets.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote confidence and independence.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Contribute to observations, assessments and records of children’s progress.
• Support children throughout the daily EYFS routine, including learning, play and outdoor activities.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Warm, patient and nurturing, with a genuine passion for working with young children.
• Experienced in, or keen to develop their experience of, supporting children with SEN.
• Able to build trusting relationships and provide consistent support.
• Calm, resilient and able to respond positively to challenging situations.
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to inclusion and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.
• Ideally experienced in an EYFS, nursery or school setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to young children’s lives and support them to thrive during their early years.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time
Setting: EYFS
Start Date: After October half term
Salary: 14.50 per hour

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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