EY's SEN Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Teachers is seeking experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants for a full-time role in an SEN School in Bromsgrove. The successful candidate will foster children's development in a supportive learning environment, focusing on children with diverse needs. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a passion for nurturing young learners.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

FREE professional development training

Dedicated consultant support

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in Early Years settings.
• Clear understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Ability to obtain a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Observe and assess children's progress.
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS principles

Confidence in supporting children’s emotional regulation

Experience with special educational needs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education

Early Years Educator status

Job description

ABC Teachers are seeking experienced Early Years Teaching Assistants to work in an SEN School in Bromsgrove on a full-time basis.

To support the teaching and learning of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), contributing to a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which children are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About the Role:

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and EYFS team to deliver high-quality learning experiences aligned with the EYFS curriculum.
• Provide individual or small group support, including for children with SEND, EAL, or additional needs.
• Promote children s learning through play-based and child-initiated experiences.
• Observe, assess, and record children s progress using agreed tools and contribute to learning journals/online systems (e.g., Tapestry).
• Support the implementation of individual learning plans (IEPs/EHCPs) where appropriate.
• Help maintain a welcoming, stimulating, and well-organised learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Communicate effectively with parents/carers, sharing information about children s achievements and wellbeing.
• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children, following school policies and procedures.

About the School:

• A Specialist school based in Bromsgrove for children and young people aged from Reception to post 16 with moderate to complex needs with the aim of providing high quality education.
• Children have a range of diagnoses and special needs, including moderate learning difficulties, and/ or Social Emotional Mental Health issues.
• Providing a safe, positive, stimulating and challenging learning environment where all pupils needs are identified.
• Access a wide range of funded training and qualification opportunities in SEN education whilst gaining a breadth of experience.

About you:-

• Extensive experience working in Early Years settings, with a clear understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework.
• Hold a relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education, Early Years Educator status, or equivalent).
• Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
• Confidence in supporting children s emotional regulation and communication needs.
• Understanding of EYFS principles, child development, and inclusive education practices.
• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
• Confidence in supporting children s emotional regulation and communication needs.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are an EY s Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).