EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Bright Star Talent Limited; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Star Talent is currently recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Litherland.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support to a Reception child with ASD, helping them access learning and develop communication and social skills within a supportive school environment. Experience with additional needs and a patient, nurturing approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Reception child with ASD and additional needs.
• Experience in EYFS, Reception or primary setting is highly desirable.
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build a strong trusting relationship with a young child.
• Confidence working one-to-one and within a wider classroom team.
• Good understanding of supporting communication, social development and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a Reception child with ASD.
• Help the child access lessons and participate in classroom activities.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and developing independence.
• Support transitions between activities and different parts of the school day.
• Help the child understand and follow classroom routines.
• Provide calm, consistent support when overwhelmed or dysregulated.
• Use positive approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Support the child during learning, play, lunchtime and other activities.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment for thriving.

Skills

One-to-one support

ASD support

EYFS/Reception experience

Patience and nurturing

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Reliability

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Bright Star Talent is currently recruiting for an experienced and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Litherland.

The successful candidate will provide one-to-one support to a Reception child with ASD, helping them access learning, develop their communication and social skills, and feel settled and confident within the school environment.

This role would suit someone who has experience working with children with additional needs and understands the importance of patience, consistency and building a strong relationship with the child.

The Role

• Providing dedicated one-to-one support to a Reception child with ASD.
• Supporting the child to access lessons and take part in classroom activities.
• Helping with communication, social interaction and developing independence.
• Supporting the child with transitions between activities and different parts of the school day.
• Helping the child understand and follow classroom routines.
• Providing calm and consistent support where the child may become overwhelmed or dysregulated.
• Using positive and encouraging approaches to support behaviour and engagement.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Supporting the child during learning, play, lunchtime and other school activities.
• Helping create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where the child can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs.
• Experience working within EYFS, Reception or a primary school is highly desirable.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Someone who can build a strong and trusting relationship with a young child.
• Confident working on a one-to-one basis while also being part of the wider classroom team.
• Good understanding of supporting communication, social development and emotional regulation.
• Reliable, consistent and able to work closely with teachers and other support staff.
• Enhanced DBS required.