EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant – Sept Start | Long-Term Role

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

Job summary

Long Term Futures in Harrow are seeking an experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in the Early Years, helping with communication, social development and fostering independence within daily activities.

The role is full-time and long-term temporary, starting September, with responsibilities including 1:1 and small-group SEN support, assisting with early phonics, literacy and numeracy, and collaborating with the class teacher and SENCo to follow EHCP

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in EYFS or primary.
• Understanding of ASD, speech and language needs is desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, visual timetables or sensory strategies is advantageous.
• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
• Patient, nurturing and consistent approach.
• Confident working with children who require extra support.
• Available for a full-time, long-term position from September.

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.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Observation skills

Communication support

Job description

Long Term Futures in Harrow are seeking an experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs in the Early Years, helping with communication, social development and fostering independence within daily activities.

The role is full-time and long-term temporary, starting September, with responsibilities including 1:1 and small-group SEN support, assisting with early phonics, literacy and numeracy, and collaborating with the class teacher and SENCo to follow EHCP