EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant — Nurture & Growth

Sense Education; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense Education in Whitehaven is seeking an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in the EYFS within a specialist setting. This role can be full time, part time or temp–perm, offering a nurturing, patient environment and a chance to make a difference for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities include supporting play-based learning, promoting social and emotional development, assisting the teacher with learning opportunities, and where needed providing personal care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a school or nursery setting.
• Candidates should have a Teaching Assistant qualification or a care background.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support children through play-based learning and structured activities.
• Help create a safe, fun and engaging environment.
• Encourage social and emotional development through positive interactions.
• Assist the teacher with learning opportunities to meet pupil potential.
• Support pupils with SEND or complex needs.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Work 1-1 or in small groups.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEN support

Patience

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

NVQ / CACHE / Degree

Job description

Sense Education in Whitehaven is seeking an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in the EYFS within a specialist setting. This role can be full time, part time or temp–perm, offering a nurturing, patient environment and a chance to make a difference for children with additional needs.

Responsibilities include supporting play-based learning, promoting social and emotional development, assisting the teacher with learning opportunities, and where needed providing personal care.