EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Liverpool. You will provide 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs, supporting early years learning and play-based activities. You will assist with personal care and promote communication using Makaton/PECS.

We value caring, reliable, patient staff. Salary is paid weekly; term-time only with 08:30–15:30 hours, and there are opportunities for ongoing specialist training

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or early years preferred.
• Caring, reliable and patient attitude.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs.
• Support early years learning, development and play-based activities.
• Assist with personal care including toileting, dressing and mealtimes.
• Encourage communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology.
• Support social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Follow individual care plans and therapy programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Monitor progress and work with teachers, therapists and families.
• Create a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, compassion and enthusiasm to support children with additional needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are recruiting a dedicated EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and autism.

What will the role involve?

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs.
• Supporting early years learning, development and play-based activities.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, dressing and mealtimes.
• Encouraging communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Following individual care plans and supporting therapy programmes.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence.
• Monitoring progress and working closely with teachers, therapists and families.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment.

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• Sociable hours: 08:30-15:30.
• No evenings or weekends!
• Competitive weekly pay.
• £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts.
• £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Ongoing specialist training and development.
• Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment.
• Excellent career progression within SEND education.

The ideal candidate:

Someone who is caring, reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Previous SEND or early years experience would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build rewarding relationships, celebrate little milestones and make a big difference to young children's futures.

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.