Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Sense Education; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Education in Whitehaven is seeking an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in the EYFS within a specialist setting. This role can be full time, part time or temp–perm, offering a nurturing, patient environment and a chance to make a difference for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities include supporting play-based learning, promoting social and emotional development, assisting the teacher with learning opportunities, and where needed providing personal care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a school or nursery setting.
• Candidates should have a Teaching Assistant qualification or a care background.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning and structured activities.
• Help create a safe, fun and engaging environment.
• Encourage social and emotional development through positive interactions.
• Assist the teacher with learning opportunities to meet pupil potential.
• Support pupils with SEND or complex needs.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work 1-1 or in small groups.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEN support

Patience

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

NVQ / CACHE / Degree

Job description

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Sense Education are recruiting for an inclusive and caring Specialist School in Whitehaven. We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This role can either be part time or full time and is ideal for someone with a nurturing, patient nature and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Do you have a passion to work with young children watching them learn, grow, and thrive under guidance is incredibly rewarding.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting children through play-based learning and structured activities
• Help to create a safe, fun and engaging environment where children feel happy and supported
• Encouraging social and emotional development through positive interactions
• Support the teacher in providing learning opportunities to ensure all children reach their potential
• Support pupils with SEND or complex needs
• Support with personal care
• Working 1-1 or in small group settings

The Ideal candidate:

• Experience working with young children in a school or nursery setting(school, tutoring, childcare or similar)
• Put children’s safety and wellbeing first
• Be highly motivated and committed
• Teaching Assistant qualifications or care background

About the School:

This specialist setting offers a nurturing Early Years environment with:

• Purpose-built classrooms and sensory zones
• Outdoor learning and play spaces
• A holistic approach focused on communication, wellbeing, and child-led progress
• A skilled, supportive team that works closely together

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Passionate working with young children or adults with disabilities

Location –Whitehaven

Role Type:Full time / Part time / Temp – Perm

Pay Rate:£14.60 – £16.90 per hour

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm (term time only)
• Full-time and part-time options available

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. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. Thisadvertis for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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