1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant for SEND Support

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Paull; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Paull Primary School is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in EYFS with significant additional needs. The role is part-time (31.25 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis until 23 July 2027, with term-time only hours and Monday to Friday scheduling.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and parents to support learning, communication and independence, ensuring safety, inclusion and progress throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Be patient, caring, nurturing and able to remain calm and consistent.
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with young children.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare.
• Be able to follow individual plans, routines and instructions consistently.
• Be willing and able to undertake personal care duties.
• Be able to provide close supervision and respond appropriately to potential safety risks.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Be reliable, flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the child and school.
• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Be willing to undertake relevant training.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Supporting the child to access learning and play within the EYFS environment.
• Following the child’s individual support plans and EHCP provision.
• Supporting communication, interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Providing a high level of supervision to ensure the child’s safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting personal care needs, including toileting/nappy changing where required.
• Supporting the child during lunchtimes, transitions and outdoor learning.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and other members of staff.
• Liaising appropriately with parents/carers and external professionals.
• Recording observations and contributing to the monitoring of the child’s progress.
• Supporting inclusion while recognising when the child may require a more individualised approach.

Skills

1:1 support

EYFS

Patience

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant, Early Years or childcare qualifications

Paediatric First Aid

Job description

Paull Primary School is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child in EYFS with significant additional needs. The role is part-time (31.25 hours per week) on a fixed-term basis until 23 July 2027, with term-time only hours and Monday to Friday scheduling.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo and parents to support learning, communication and independence, ensuring safety, inclusion and progress throughout the school day.