Eyfs- Sen Teaching Support

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Newport, Wales, is seeking an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 3–7 with additional learning needs in a specialist setting. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to foster communication, social skills and early developmental progress.

This full-time role starts September 2026 in Newport. Applicants should have experience in EY/SEN settings, a passion for helping children, and a willingness to undertake a DBS check and EWC

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an Early Years/SEN environment.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning needs.
• Understanding of child development and early years learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Willingness to apply for a DBS and register with the EWC (support provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEN needs.
• Support learning through play-based activities and structured interventions.
• Build positive relationships that help children feel safe, secure, and valued.
• Assist with communication and language development strategies.
• Encourage the development of social skills, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support individual learning goals.
• Support children with personal care where required.
• Maintain accurate observations and provide feedback on children's progress.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.
• Assist with personal care tasks.

Skills

Experience with EY/SEN

Passion for SEN

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Patience & nurturing

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS/EWC readiness

Job description

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Newport, NP20
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting young children with additional needs during their earliest stages of learning and development?

We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist early years setting in Newport. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by helping them develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

About the Setting

Our nurturing early years provision supports children aged 3–7 with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, developmental delays, sensory processing needs, and complex learning needs.

The setting is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child can thrive. Through play-based learning, specialist interventions, and personalised support, staff work together to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The Role

As an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support children both individually and in small groups. You will help create positive learning experiences that encourage communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and early developmental skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children with a range of SEN needs
• Support learning through play-based activities and structured interventions
• Build positive relationships that help children feel safe, secure, and valued
• Assist with communication and language development strategies
• Encourage the development of social skills, independence, and emotional wellbeing
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to support individual learning goals
• Support children with personal care where required
• Maintain accurate observations and provide feedback on children's progress
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion at all times
• Assist with personal care tasks

Requirements

• Experience working with children in an Early Years, SEN, childcare, nursery, education, or care setting
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional learning needs
• Understanding of child development and early years learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices
• Willingness to apply for a DBS and register with the EWC (support provided)

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Experience within a highly supportive specialist setting
• Opportunity to develop valuable SEN and Early Years expertise

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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