EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

EYFS/SEN experience opportunities

Job summary

Academics are currently seeking an experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, temporary contract in Epping, Essex, starting ASAP until Easter. You will support young learners in both Early Years and SEN settings, collaborating with the class teacher to foster a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The role blends EYFS knowledge with SEN experience, offering meaningful development opportunities with a daily pay rate of 92–120 and dedicated consultant support from Academics.

Qualifications

• Experience in both Early Years and SEN settings.
• Understanding of EYFS learning and development.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Caring, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children within an EYFS classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group SEN support.
• Assist with learning activities, play and classroom routines.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Promote a calm, inclusive and stimulating environment.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEN experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

DSB / safeguarding

Job description

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Epping

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children in both Early Years and SEN settings? Academics are seeking a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant in Early Years for a full-time contract starting ASAP and running until Easter.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming primary school where you can make a meaningful difference to young children during an important stage of their development.

Position: EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Epping, Essex
Contract: Full-time, temporary contract until Easter
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: 92 - 120 per day

About the Role

As an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant in Epping, you will provide tailored support to young children who require additional help with their learning, communication, development and emotional wellbeing.

You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to create a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, included and encouraged to participate.

The role offers the opportunity to combine your Early Years knowledge with your SEN experience, supporting children through engaging activities, daily routines and personalised interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children within an EYFS classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group SEN support.
• Assist with learning activities, play and classroom routines.
• Encourage communication, confidence and independence.
• Support children's emotional and social development.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Promote a calm, inclusive and stimulating environment.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in both Early Years and SEN settings is essential.
• Understanding of EYFS learning and development.
• Previous experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Caring, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply.

What Academics Offer

• 92 - 120 per day.
• Full-time contract starting ASAP until Easter.
• Opportunity to gain further EYFS and SEN experience.
• Supportive primary school environment in Epping.
• Meaningful work supporting young children's development.
• Dedicated consultant support from Academics.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.