EYFS Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming school in Walsall is seeking an enthusiastic EYFS Teaching Assistant with a strong background in special education needs (SEN) for a full-time role starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will support children with diverse academic needs in a dedicated provision, while benefiting from a supportive team and various professional development opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary and requires specific qualifications, including a safeguarding certificate and a valid DBS.

Benefits

Competitive salary with SEN allowance

SENCO support within school

Range of free CPD available

Expert Education Consultants for support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with a range of academic attainment levels.
• Understanding of SEMH, SEND needs.
• Valid Photo ID (Driving Licence or passport) and Full DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support children in a special needs context, providing academic guidance.
• Act as a positive role model and create a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other teaching assistants.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Resilience

Patience

Commitment

Positive role model

Education

Qualified Teaching Assistant

Level 1 safeguarding certificate

PECS and Makaton training

Job description

EYFS Teaching Assistant

Location: Walsall

Duration: Full-time, September 2024

The School/role:

I am working with a fantastic, welcoming school that are seeking a passionate and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistants to join their team. This school in Walsall strives to provide the best quality teaching and learning with an inclusive and personalised curriculum. This is a full-time post and will run until the end of the academic year located in their special provision resource base at the school.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with SEN allowance.
• SENCO support within school.
• Team of helpful teachers and Teaching assistants.
• Range of free CPD available.
• Expert Education Consultants to support your development and role.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teaching Assistant OR Relevant SEN Background
• PECS and Makaton training/experience ideal
• SEMH, SEND needs experience
• Level 1 safeguarding certificate
• Recent relevant references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or passport
• Full DBS – on the update service

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

The ideal candidate for this role will be experienced supporting children alongside children with a range of different academic attainment levels. It is essential that these students have a SEN Teaching Assistant to act as a positive role model as well as good academic knowledge to provide lesson support. This will require patience, commitment and the ability to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Please apply immediately to be considered for this position.

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.