EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Long-Term, Sept Start

Long Term Futures Ltd; Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Harrow this September. This position focuses on supporting young children with special educational needs within the Early Years, combining learning support with communication, social development and helping pupils become increasingly independent.

The school seeks a patient, observant candidate who can adapt to individual needs, working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN within EYFS or primary education.
• Understanding of ASD, speech and language or communication needs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, visual timetables or sensory strategies would be advantageous.
• Patient, nurturing and consistent approach to support children.

Responsibilities

• Support children with additional needs within the EYFS environment.
• Provide targeted 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Help develop communication, language and interaction skills.
• Use visual resources, modelling and repetition to support understanding.
• Encourage engagement with both structured activities and learning through play.
• Support early phonics, literacy and numeracy at an appropriate developmental level.
• Help pupils manage routines, transitions and the expectations of the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to follow individual support plans and EHCP targets.

Job description

Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Harrow this September. This position focuses on supporting young children with special educational needs within the Early Years, combining learning support with communication, social development and helping pupils become increasingly independent.

The school seeks a patient, observant candidate who can adapt to individual needs, working closely with the class teacher and SENCo to