EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant Required

TeacherActive; Wigan; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Specialist education consultant

Wide range of opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Friendly team

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the WA12 area. The role involves supporting young children with complex SEND needs, including non-verbal pupils requiring communication support, and managing challenging physical behaviours.

The ideal candidate will have EYFS/SEND experience, a calm demeanor, and a passion for building trusting relationships. Immediate start with a full-time temporary opportunity and competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in EYFS or SEND setting.
• Experience supporting non-verbal pupils.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Understanding of sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Patience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within an EYFS SEND setting.
• Assist non-verbal pupils with communication support.
• Support pupils who display physical behaviours that challenge.
• Use positive handling strategies and proactive behaviour management.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and wider support team to meet individual needs.

Job description

North West/ temporary / £92.63 - 105.00 per day

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.

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

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.