EYFS SEND TA: Nurture Non-Verbal Pupils

TeacherActive Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Southport. Immediate start, full-time, supporting young children with additional needs including non-verbal communication and challenging behaviours.

The role involves close collaboration with teachers and the support team to ensure each child’s needs are met, while building trusting relationships in a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children in EYFS/SEND settings.
• Comfort with non-verbal communication needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Patience, nurture, resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Assist with communication for non-verbal pupils.
• Support pupils with sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Apply positive handling strategies and proactive behavior management.
• Collaborate with class teacher and support team to meet individual needs.

Skills

EYFS

SEND

Non-verbal support

Behaviour management

Communication support

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Southport. Immediate start, full-time, supporting young children with additional needs including non-verbal communication and challenging behaviours.

The role involves close collaboration with teachers and the support team to ensure each child’s needs are met, while building trusting relationships in a calm, nurturing environment.