EYFS SEND Support Assistant - Immediate Start

Ripple Education; Ashington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

SEND training

Professional development

Job summary

Ripple Education is recruiting an EYFS SEND Support Assistant to join a primary school near Ashington. This full-time role supports young learners with SEND during the Early Years and across the school day, providing individual, small-group and classroom assistance.

You will work alongside the Early Years team, SENCO and teachers to adapt activities, support communication and social development, and help children feel safe, included and ready to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years and SEND support.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Patient, calm and compassionate approach.
• Able to build positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Good communication and teamwork, with safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group and classroom support.
• Support learning, play, communication and development.
• Help children develop independence, confidence and social skills.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Support communication and interaction and emotional regulation.
• Assist with transitions and daily routines; provide care when required.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, EY team, SENCO and other professionals.

Skills

Early Years experience

SEND experience

EYFS knowledge

Patience and compassion

Relationship building

Communication and teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant / Learning Support / Early Years qualification

Job description

Ripple Education is recruiting an EYFS SEND Support Assistant to join a primary school near Ashington. This full-time role supports young learners with SEND during the Early Years and across the school day, providing individual, small-group and classroom assistance.

You will work alongside the Early Years team, SENCO and teachers to adapt activities, support communication and social development, and help children feel safe, included and ready to learn.