EYFS Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Direct links to local schools

Dedicated consultants with 24/7 help

Job summary

Exclusive Education is looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in an EYFS Complex needs class within a special school in Widnes. The role starts in September and runs five days a week. Applicants must hold an EYFS qualification and have experience with SEN and complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have previously supported learners with Severe Learning Difficulties and autism, and will possess DBS clearance or consent to apply. Relevant qualifications (NCFE/CACHE/NVQ) are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant EYFS teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3).
• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Two references working with children are required.
• Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
• Excellent knowledge of the full curriculum and assessment frameworks.
• Experience across EYFS, KS1-KS5 and with pupils with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Work within an EYFS Complex needs class in a special school in Widnes.
• Support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs, and assist with ASC where applicable.
• Collaborate with a team of education specialists focused on the Special Educational Needs sector.

Skills

EYFS qualification

SEN experience

DBS update service

Education

NCFE/CACHE/NVQ Level 1-3

Eligibility to work in UK

Job description

SLD and Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant

Exclusive Education are looking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an EYFS Complex needs class in a special school in Widnes. This role is for 5 days per week and will be to start in September. The applicant must have an EYFS qualification.

The ideal candidate will have previous Teaching Assistant experience, working with pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties and Complex Needs. Previous experience working with pupils with Autism is highly desirable. An understanding and training in PEC’s, Teach or Team Teach would be desirable.

In order to be considered for this role we require you meet the following criteria;

• Hold a relevant EYFS teaching assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2 or 3)
• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident
• Have previous experience of working with children in the last 2 years
• Excellent knowledge of the full curriculum and assessment frameworks
• Previous EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5 experience
• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Two references working with children
• Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one

In return Exclusive Education can offer;

• Excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding

You will be working with an experienced team of education specialist whose sole focus is on the Special Educational Needs sector.