EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Refer a friend scheme (£200)

Job summary

Connex Education are working with a Primary School in Wirral who are seeking an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. You will support EYFS pupils with social/communication needs, GDD and Autism, in a full-time role from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The position is for at least one term, with the potential for a direct contract. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about helping pupils with additional needs at the start of their educational

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting EYFS children with Special Needs.
• Ability to use a range of communication methods to facilitate learning.
• Energetic, creative and able to work well within a team.
• Ability to manage behaviour with positive strategies to create a calm learning environment.
• Able to provide a DBS check via update service or apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS pupils with social/communication needs, GDD and Autism.
• Assist with the Early Years curriculum through play and sensory activities.
• Work with teaching staff to support pupil development and communication goals.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment in the classroom.

Skills

Experience with Special Needs EYFS

Multimodal communication

Energetic and creative

Behaviour management

DBS check readiness

Job description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

Wirral

£450-£475 per week depending on experience

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role:

Connex Education are working with a Primary School in Wirral who are seeking a EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. The role will consist of supporting EYFS pupils with social/communication needs, GDD and Autism.

About the School:

This specialist Primary School strive to provide pupils who have an EHCP with the highest quality of teaching and learning. They use a variety of approaches in a caring and close-knit community, supporting children’s sensory and emotional needs. As an EYFS Teaching Assistant at this School, you will support the Early Years curriculum with a strong focus on helping with development and communication skills. You will be using learning through play and sensory based activities.

Assignment details:

This is a full-time role and with an immediate start date and will consist of working Monday-Friday 8.30am until 3.30pm. The role will be for at least 1 term with the potential of a direct contract.

This is ideal for an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting pupils With additional needs at the start of their Educational journey.

Benefits of working for Connex Education:

• Competitive daily rate paid weekly
• Access to free CPD for your development
• Support from your dedicated consultant
• Career progression
• Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)

Person specification:

• Experience of supporting EYFS children with Special Needs
• Able to use a range of communication methods to help break down barriers to learning, including visual aids.
• Be energetic, creative and have the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Be able to manage behaviour , using positive distraction techniques and creating a calm learning environment where pupils can thrive.
• Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.