EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant Required

TeacherActive Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for the WA12 area to support pupils with additional needs in Early Years. You will work closely with the class teacher to assist non-verbal children and those who may display challenging behaviours, ensuring communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation are addressed.

Immediate start, full-time hours, and ongoing opportunities within a specialist educational setting.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting pupils in EYFS or SEND settings.
• Confident supporting non-verbal communication needs.
• Experience managing and supporting challenging physical behaviours.
• Good understanding of sensory needs, emotional regulation and behaviour plans.
• Patient, nurturing, resilient and adaptable.
• Remains calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs.
• Able to build relationships and use proactive strategies to prevent escalation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EYFS

SEND

Non-verbal support

Behaviour management

Communication support

Job description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant Required – WA12

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 the

WA12 area, 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.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who understand the importance of building relationships, recognising individual triggers and using proactive strategies to prevent escalation.

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: WA12

Setting: EYFS Specialist SEND Provision

Start: Immediate / ASAP

Hours: Full-time

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.