Inspiring Early Years Inclusion Assistant

Teach Now; Knebworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is seeking an Early Years Inclusion Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Stevenage. You will work with Reception-age children, supporting learning and helping them feel included, under the guidance of the class teacher.

This role focuses on developing communication and social skills, managing routines, and using calm approaches to behaviour. The position is full-time, term-time only, with 8:30am–3:30pm hours and DBS safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom support role.
• Experience supporting young children in an early years or primary setting.
• Experience providing individual or small-group support for children with additional needs.
• An understanding of positive behaviour support and safeguarding.
• The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete relevant safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusive learning activities and daily classroom routines.
• Provide individual and small-group support to encourage participation.
• Develop children's communication, social skills and independence.
• Use calm, consistent approaches to behaviour and engagement.
• Prepare resources and share observations with the class teacher.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Additional needs support

Safeguarding understanding

Behaviour support understanding

Job description

Teach Now is seeking an Early Years Inclusion Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Stevenage. You will work with Reception-age children, supporting learning and helping them feel included, under the guidance of the class teacher.

This role focuses on developing communication and social skills, managing routines, and using calm approaches to behaviour. The position is full-time, term-time only, with 8:30am–3:30pm hours and DBS safeguarding checks.