Eyfs Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only). Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Sprint Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is looking for an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream school in Coventry. This role involves providing support to a young pupil with autism on weekday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30. Candidates should have experience in early years settings and a calm, patient approach. The position offers long-term consistency and specialized support.

Benefits

Long term consistency in one school

Support from a SEND specialist agency

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism within the last three years.
• Recent experience in an EYFS or nursery setting is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one support each morning.
• Help the child take part in sensory play and early learning.
• Support communication and interaction using simple strategies.

Skills

Experience supporting autistic children

Knowledge of early years development

Ability to build trusting relationships

Calm and patient approach

Job description

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for EYFS Support ( Mornings Only and EYFS experience essential)

In early years, the right support at the right moment can change how a child experiences their day. In this EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will be that person. This is a mornings only position at a mainstream school in Coventry, supporting a young pupil (3 years old) who is on the pathway for an autism diagnosis. If successful, you will work from 8:30 to 12:30, Monday to Friday.

This is a role for someone who notices the small things, whether it is how they respond to a new activity or what helps them stay calm when the room gets busy.

Responsibilities

• Provide one to one support each morning, 8:30 to 12:30
• Help the child take part in sensory play, routines, and early learning
• Support communication and interaction using simple strategies
• Offer reassurance during transitions and busy moments
• Carry out personal care when needed
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Contribute to short notes that support ongoing assessments

Requirements

• Experience supporting autistic children within the last three years
• Recent experience in an EYFS or nursery setting (essential)
• Understanding of early years development and sensory needs
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Ability to form trusting relationships with young children
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Mornings only, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 12:30
• Long term consistency in one school
• Support from a SEND specialist agency

Why Sprint?

If you are looking to work as a Year 6 teacher in a mainstream classroom, providing day to day supply cover, we are probably not the agency for you. But if you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want a long term role where you can build consistency and see the impact of your work every day, that is exactly what we do.

Next Steps

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, register your interest today.