1:1 EYFS Teaching Assistant - Sensory & Emotional Regulation

Exclusive Education Ltd; Lowton St Mary's; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time placement

Professional development

Education consultant support

Job summary

Exclusive Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support two EYFS pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation challenges.

The role involves integrating into a calm, nurturing classroom, implementing strategies from SENDCo, and collaborating with teachers, parents and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND in EYFS/KS1, knowledge of sensory needs and emotional regulation, and demonstrate patience, strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND, especially in EYFS or KS1.
• Knowledge of sensory needs, autism, emotional regulation strategies, or nurture approaches.
• Patient and able to build positive relationships with young children.
• Respond sensitively to individual needs while maintaining boundaries.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about helping every child reach potential.
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support for two EYFS pupils with identified needs.
• Assist pupils in accessing classroom activities and learning opportunities.
• Implement strategies from SENDCo and external professionals.
• Support emotional regulation through positive behaviour approaches.
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage development of communication, social and independence skills.
• Work with class teacher, SENDCo, parents and external agencies.
• Observe and record pupil progress as required.

Skills

SEND support

EYFS experience

Sensory needs

Emotional regulation

Communication

Job description

Exclusive Education Ltd. is recruiting a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support two EYFS pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation challenges.

The role involves integrating into a calm, nurturing classroom, implementing strategies from SENDCo, and collaborating with teachers, parents and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND in EYFS/KS1, knowledge of sensory needs and emotional regulation, and demonstrate patience, strong communication and teamwork.