EYFS Teaching Assistant - Playful SEND Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Leadership support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Didsbury, Manchester, supporting the Reception team from September. The role focuses on helping a new cohort, including pupils with emerging barriers to learning, such as suspected autism and mild learning needs.

You will work with the class teacher and EYFS team, delivering 1:1 and small group support to enable access to learning through play and adult-led activities, building relationships,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children within an EYFS setting in a primary school or private nursery.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Patient, nurturing and able to build strong relationships with young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support alongside the class teacher.
• Help pupils access learning through play-based and adult-led activities.
• Develop positive peer relationships, communication and social interaction skills.
• Build confidence, independence and resilience within the classroom.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive learning behaviours.

Skills

Level 2 EY qualification

Level 3 EY qualification

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Didsbury, Manchester, supporting the Reception team from September. The role focuses on helping a new cohort, including pupils with emerging barriers to learning, such as suspected autism and mild learning needs.

You will work with the class teacher and EYFS team, delivering 1:1 and small group support to enable access to learning through play and adult-led activities, building relationships,