Enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for EYFS Growth

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team on a full-time basis, starting after the October half-term break. You will support children with SEN in a nurturing EYFS setting, helping them access learning and develop independence.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, collaboration with the EYFS team, and promoting communication, social, emotional and personal skills. Salary is £14.50 per hour, with pay inclusive of holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Warm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy & patience

Communication skills

Team player

Inclusion advocate

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years team on a full-time basis, starting after the October half-term break. You will support children with SEN in a nurturing EYFS setting, helping them access learning and develop independence.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, collaboration with the EYFS team, and promoting communication, social, emotional and personal skills. Salary is £14.50 per hour, with pay inclusive of holiday entitlement.