EYFS Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

Supportive Early Years and SEND team

Specialist EY SEN experience

Job summary

Long Term Futures Ltd. are recruiting an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant in Westminster to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide targeted support and help pupils develop communication, independence, and confidence. The role involves 1:1 and small group SEN assistance, play-based learning, social and emotional support, and delivering interventions under

Qualifications

• Experience with young children in EY/SEN settings.
• Warm, patient, engaging and able to build relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support.
• Support communication and language development.
• Facilitate play-based learning and routine transitions.
• Support social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Deliver targeted interventions under SENCO guidance.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Small group support

Speech and language development

Play-based learning

Social and emotional support

Interventions under SENCO guidance

Independence and confidence building

Active EY engagement

Warm and patient approach

Teamwork

Education

Background in childcare

Early Childhood Studies

Psychology

Speech and language

Education

Tools

None

Job description

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Westminster, Central London

110 - 125 per day September Start Full-Time Long-Term

About the Role

Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Westminster to recruit an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. The role will involve supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide targeted support while helping pupils develop their communication, independence, and confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support
• Supporting communication and speech and language development
• Encouraging learning through play and structured activities
• Supporting social interaction and emotional regulation
• Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of the SENCO
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Supporting children with transitions and daily routines
• Actively engaging within Early Years provision rather than simply observing

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with young children, ideally within Early Years or SEN
• Is warm, patient, and engaging
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Is confident supporting children through play-based learning
• Is proactive and willing to get involved throughout the school day
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in childcare, Early Childhood Studies, psychology, speech and language, education, or other relevant fields.

What's on Offer

• 110 - 125 per day, depending on experience
• September start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Supportive Early Years and SEND team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop specialist Early Years SEN experience

Why Long Term Futures?

Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with schools across London to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine impact. Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.