EYFS SEN TA

senploy; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational service in Rawtenstall is seeking an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to support young people with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have a background in EYFS and a passion for helping students reach their full potential. You will assist teachers in creating a safe, nurturing environment while engaging students through creative teaching methods. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, contributing positively to student outcomes.

Benefits

Training and support provided

Access to great facilities like sensory rooms

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people at EYFS level.
• Ability to create strong relationships with staff and students.
• Willingness to support students' educational and mental wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in delivering lessons.
• Engage pupils through play and creativity.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Report back to the teacher.
• Support students during meal times.

Skills

Childcare qualification or experience

Relationship building

Passion for working with SEND

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Support, Educate and Nurture. Sense Education are passionate about helping young people and improving the learning journey for young people with SEND.

We are currently looking for an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. We are looking for someone to work in a school with young people with special educational needs. Class sizes are small with 5-10 pupils, a Teacher leading the classes and 3-5 support staff.

We are looking for someone from an EYFS background who can transfer their skills to a SEND classroom, you will be helping pupils reach their learning goals through creative and energetic teaching. We are looking for people who have a nurturing approach and a keen interest in helping young people with SEND reach their full potential.

The role

• You will be working as part of a support team assisting the teacher in delivering lessons planned specifically for each pupil's need.
• Using play and creativity to engage pupils
• Contribute in creating a safe and nurturing environment for pupils
• May be expected to fill in reading and learning journals
• Report back to the teacher effectively
• Assist at lunch and snack times
• Support students in outside play activities whilst allowing space for independence
• Work alongside therapists such as rebound therapists and music therapists to support the students educational and mental wellbeing

The ideal applicant

• Will ideally have a childcare qualification or experience of working with young people at EYFS level
• Willing to create strong relationships with staff, students and care providers
• Passionate about working with young people with SEND
• Great team player adding positivity to the staffing team
• Flexible and reliable

SEND schools have great facilities such as Sensory Rooms, Soft Play Areas, hydro pools and outdoor play areas. You could be working alongside therapeutic partners and social workers to ensure the students are receiving the best possible educational outcomes. If you want to be part of a nurturing and supportive team for the development of young people then please apply today.

Sense Education provides training and support for all our staff.

Please note: All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.