EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant in Greater London. The role involves providing dedicated support to children with special educational needs, adapting activities, and assisting in their development. Candidates should have experience working with young children and knowledge of the EYFS framework. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN needs.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Skills in planning and adapting play-based activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist the class teacher in planning, adapting, and delivering activities.

Skills

Experience working with children in the Early Years

Understanding of the EYFS framework

Experience supporting children with special educational needs

Job description

We are looking for an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant who can provide dedicated support to children with additional needs in our Early Years setting. You will adapt activities, assist with communication and social development, and help create a positive learning environment.

About the role

You should be able to support children in the Early Years with a range of special educational needs, including communication, social, emotional, and developmental needs.

Assist the class teacher in planning and adapting play-based activities to ensure all children can access the EYFS curriculum.

Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social interaction through consistent strategies and supportive relationships.

About the school

The school holds strong shared values underpinning school life: achievement, excellence, respect, resilience, creativity, enquiry, communication, and thoughtfulness.

They are committed to high academic and personal standards, encouraging children to reach their full potential academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

The school has a focus on continuous improvement the school reflects on practices regularly, and uses self-evaluation and external input to drive growth.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Experience working with children in the Early Years, ideally within a school or nursery setting
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience with SEN needs

Key responsibilities

As EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support for pupils with special educational needs within the Early Years setting.
• Assist the class teacher in planning, adapting, and delivering play-based activities to meet individual learning needs.