EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant Required

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

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Southport. You will support pupils with additional needs within the Early Years provision, including non-verbal communication support and strategies to manage challenging behaviours.

The ideal candidate has experience in EYFS or SEND settings, a patient and nurturing approach, and a genuine passion for helping young children grow and feel secure.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young children in EYFS or SEND settings.
• Comfortable assisting non-verbal pupils.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with positive strategies.
• Good understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Patient, nurturing, resilient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Assist non-verbal pupils and provide communication support.
• Support pupils with behaviours that challenge.
• Apply positive handling strategies and behaviour management.
• Support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Build trusting relationships to help children feel safe and understood.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and support team to meet each child's needs.

Skills

EYFS experience

SEND experience

Non-verbal support

Behaviour management

Job description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant Required – Southport

Immediate Start | Full-Time Opportunity | TeacherActive

Are you a passionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist school in Southport, who are looking to appoint a dedicated EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs within their Early Years provision.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience supporting young children with complex SEND needs, particularly those who are non-verbal and may display challenging physical behaviours.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Working closely with children who are non-verbal and require additional communication support.
• Providing support to pupils who may display physical behaviours that challenge.
• Using positive handling strategies and proactive behaviour management approaches.
• Supporting pupils with communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children to help them feel safe, secure and understood.
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and wider support team to ensure every child's individual needs are met.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience working within an EYFS or SEND setting.
• Is confident supporting pupils with non-verbal communication needs.
• Has experience managing and supporting challenging physical behaviours.
• Has a good understanding of sensory needs, emotional regulation and individual behaviour plans.
• Is patient, nurturing, resilient and adaptable.
• Can remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.
• Access to a wide range of teaching and support opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A friendly and supportive team who understand the education sector.

• Location: Southport
• Setting: EYFS Specialist SEND Provision
• Start: Immediate / ASAP
• Hours: Full-time

If you have the experience, patience and passion to make a real difference to young children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment