EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking an experienced EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a Dagenham primary school, supporting Nursery and Reception pupils with additional needs. The role emphasizes early intervention, communication development and structured routines in a full-time, long-term capacity.

Candidates with CACHE Level 2 or 3 and prior EYFS experience are preferred. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required. This is a classroom-based, school-side position.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS, Nursery or Reception settings.
• CACHE Level 2 or 3 qualification is highly desirable.
• DBS check and safeguarding compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Nursery and Reception.
• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support.
• Support early communication, play and social interaction.
• Assist with phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities.
• Use visual timetables and Now & Next boards.
• Support attention, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence with routines.
• Follow EHCP targets and SEND strategies.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and EYFS team.
• Provide support for personal care where required.

Skills

Calm & nurturing demeanor

Play-based learning focus

Strong communication with early years

EYFS/Nursery/Reception experience

Autism/SLD experience

Education

CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

Job description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary – Dagenham £100–£115 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term | ASAP Start

Axcis Education is recruiting an experienced EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a primary school in Dagenham, supporting younger pupils with additional needs across Nursery and Reception. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone who understands the importance of early intervention, communication development and structured routines. Pupils may have needs including Autism, ADHD, speech and language delay, developmental delay or wider learning difficulties, and will benefit from patient, consistent support throughout the school day. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in EYFS, nursery or primary SEND, especially those who hold a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

About the Role

• Supporting pupils across Nursery and Reception
• Working with children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs and developmental delay
• Providing 1:1, small-group and classroom-based support
• Supporting early communication, play and social interaction
• Helping children access phonics, early literacy and numeracy activities
• Using strategies such as visual timetables, Now & Next boards and structured routines
• Supporting attention, engagement and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence with classroom routines and activities
• Following individual EHCP targets and SEND strategies
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider EYFS team
• Supporting personal care where required

About You

• We would particularly like to hear from candidates who: Have previous experience within EYFS, Nursery or Reception
• Have worked as a SEND TA, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner or LSA
• Have experience supporting children with Autism, speech and language needs or developmental delay
• Have strong school or nursery-based experience – strongly preferred
• Understand the importance of play-based learning and early intervention
• Are calm, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with younger children
• Can adapt activities around different developmental levels
• Hold a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification – highly desirable
• Are comfortable supporting personal care where required
• Can commit to a full-time, long-term position

The School & Location

The role is based within a primary school in Dagenham, with good transport links from Barking, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Ilford and surrounding East London areas. This would be a particularly good opportunity for an experienced nursery or EYFS practitioner looking to move further into SEND support, or an established SEND TA who enjoys working with younger pupils.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.