Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across EYFS andReception

Flexible supply and longer-termPlaceme

Opportunities to gain further SEND/a

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting for Early Years SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with additional needs across EYFS and Reception settings in Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will help develop communication, social skills and foundational learning while promoting inclusion and safeguarding standards in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Recent UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND within the last two years.
• Experience working with young children in EYFS or Reception or similar setting.
• Understanding of early childhood development and learning through play.
• Patient, warm and consistent when supporting children's needs.
• Ability to encourage communication and independence in daily activities.
• Confidence working with teachers and support staff.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities in schools.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND within EYFS and Reception classrooms.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during play-based learning and structured activities.
• Encourage language development and social interaction.
• Assist early phonics, number recognition and foundational learning.
• Help children follow routines and transitions between activities.
• Use visuals and practical activities to aid understanding.
• Foster positive peer relationships and group participation.
• Support emotional regulation and sensory needs using agreed strategies.
• Observe development and share feedback with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Early Years/TA qualification

Job description

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant - Development & Communication

EYFS & Reception | Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting nurturing and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support young children with additional needs across Early Years and Reception settings.

These opportunities are ideal for someone who understands the importance of early development and enjoys helping young children build the communication, social and learning skills they need to thrive in school.

You may be supporting children who need additional help with speech and language, social communication, attention, sensory regulation or participation in play-based learning. Your role will be to help children feel secure, engage with activities and develop independence at their own pace.

The Role:

• Supporting children with SEND within EYFS and Reception classrooms
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support during play-based learning and structured activities
• Encouraging early communication, language development and social interaction
• Supporting early phonics, number recognition and foundational learning
• Helping children follow classroom routines and transition between activities
• Using visual resources and practical activities to support understanding
• Encouraging positive relationships with peers and participation in group activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and sensory needs using agreed strategies
• Observing development and sharing relevant feedback with the class teacher and SENCO
• Helping maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND within the last two years
• Has experience working with young children in EYFS, Reception or a comparable early years setting
• Understands early childhood development and the importance of learning through play
• Is patient, warm and consistent when supporting children's individual needs
• Can encourage communication and independence through everyday activities
• Is confident working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• Understands safeguarding and the responsibilities involved in working with young children

Experience supporting autism, speech and language needs or developmental delay would be beneficial. A relevant Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification would also be advantageous where appropriate to the placement.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities across EYFS and Reception settings
• Flexible supply and longer-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to gain further experience in early intervention and SEND

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.