EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant - Non-Verbal & Behaviour Support

TeacherActive Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist school in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, to appoint an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs within their Early Years provision.

You will assist pupils who are non-verbal, support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation, and work closely with the class teacher and support team to meet individual goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS or SEND settings.
• Ability to support non-verbal pupils and communication needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours in a supportive way.
• Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Patient, nurturing, resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Assist non-verbal pupils with communication support.
• Support pupils with physical behaviours that challenge.
• Apply positive handling strategies and proactive behaviour management.
• Build trusting relationships and work with the class teacher and team.

Skills

EYFS Support

SEND Experience

Non-verbal Communication

Behaviour Management

Patience & Resilience

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a specialist school in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, to appoint an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs within their Early Years provision.

You will assist pupils who are non-verbal, support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation, and work closely with the class teacher and support team to meet individual goals.