EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based education recruitment agency is seeking an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Chorley. This temporary role involves supporting children with Special Educational Needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN settings and a patient, caring approach. Opportunities exist for becoming a permanent position in a supportive environment that values strong team collaboration.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Opportunity for permanence

Qualifications

• Experience working with EYFS-aged children, ideally in an SEN setting.
• Demonstrate a patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Be confident supporting children with autism or speech and language difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to EYFS pupils with SEN.
• Support children with communication and emotional needs.
• Implement learning activities under teacher guidance.

Skills

Experience with EYFS-aged children

Patient and caring attitude

Support for children with additional needs

Team collaboration

Job description

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Chorley

Temporary Contract with Scope for Permanent

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school with specialist provision in Chorley. This is a temporary role to begin with, offering strong potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

This role involves supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage with Special Educational Needs, working closely with class teachers and the wider support team to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to EYFS pupils with SEN
• Supporting children with communication, social, emotional, and developmental needs
• Assisting with personal care where required
• Implementing learning activities and behaviour support strategies under teacher guidance
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Contributing to a consistent, structured, and supportive classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Have experience working with EYFS-aged children, ideally within an SEN setting
• Demonstrate a patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Be confident supporting children with additional needs such as autism, speech and language difficulties, or developmental delay
• Work well as part of a team and follow guidance from teaching staff and SEN professionals
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) relevant safeguarding and compliance checks

What's on Offer

• Full-time, term-time role
• Temporary contract initially, with clear scope for permanence
• Supportive school environment with experienced SEN staff
• Opportunity to build long-term relationships and progress within education

This role would suit individuals from an EYFS, SEN, childcare, or support background who are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a school setting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.