Flexible EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant — Bury St Edmunds

Randstad UK; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & Choice

Competitive pay rates

CPD & Training

Dedicated recruitment support

Job summary

Randstad UK in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to support 3-5 year olds with SEND in flexible day-to-day supply or long-term placements. You will work with EYFS teachers and SEN specialists to create play-based, nurturing learning environments.

The role emphasises early communication support, emotional regulation, personal care as needed, and observation of progress. A Level 2/3 in Early Years or related field and an Enhanced DBS are desirable; DBS updating service

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting young children with SEN within an EYFS classroom, nursery, specialist provision, or childminding setting.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or Supporting Teaching and Learning is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of early child development, the EYFS framework, and early SEN strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate play-based and sensory learning, adapting activities to EHCP targets.
• Use early communication systems (PECS, Makaton, visual timetables) to support language.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to foster emotional regulation.
• Assist with personal care and daily routines, maintaining dignity.
• Embed daily speech and language games and movement plans into provision.
• Observe and record milestones, sharing progress with teachers and parents.

Skills

SEN support experience

Early years knowledge

Patience & resilience

Education

Level 2/3 in Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Randstad UK in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to support 3-5 year olds with SEND in flexible day-to-day supply or long-term placements. You will work with EYFS teachers and SEN specialists to create play-based, nurturing learning environments.

The role emphasises early communication support, emotional regulation, personal care as needed, and observation of progress. A Level 2/3 in Early Years or related field and an Enhanced DBS are desirable; DBS updating service