EYFS SEND Support Assistant - Autism & PMLD

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Long-term opportunities with permanent

Excellent progression within SEND

Job summary

Aspire People is hiring an EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant to work with children with SEND including SLD, PMLD and autism in a specialist school. You will support early years development, communication, social and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing setting.

Role involves working with teachers, therapists and families, following care plans, and helping pupils achieve milestones in a safe environment. Term-time hours apply, with training in SEND and safeguarding provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children with additional needs in an EYFS setting
• Ability to support one-to-one and small-group sessions with pupils who have SEND

Responsibilities

• Support children with severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism on a one-to-one and small group basis
• Deliver planned early years activities under guidance of the class teacher
• Assist with personal care tasks including toileting and feeding as appropriate
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following training
• Encourage communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive tech
• Promote development across social, emotional, physical and cognitive domains
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support behaviour management and assist with physical intervention where trained
• Prepare engaging classroom resources and maintain a stimulating learning environment
• Support pupils during snack times, outdoor learning and educational visits
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals for best outcomes

Job description

Aspire People is hiring an EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant to work with children with SEND including SLD, PMLD and autism in a specialist school. You will support early years development, communication, social and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing setting.

Role involves working with teachers, therapists and families, following care plans, and helping pupils achieve milestones in a safe environment. Term-time hours apply, with training in SEND and safeguarding provided.