Reception SEN Teaching Assistant — Nurture EYFS

Pertemps Education Network; Eltham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Greenwich to recruit a dedicated Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs during their crucial Early Years development.

This role offers daily pay at £108.35 and a full-time term-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, start ASAP or September 2026. Experience in Early Years or SEN is preferred and safeguarding knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in Early Years, Reception or SEN settings.
• Genuine passion for helping children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs.
• Patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to Reception pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with ASC, speech and language needs and developmental delays.
• Promote early communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence.
• Support learning through play-based activities and the EYFS curriculum.
• Implement personalised learning strategies under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Autism awareness

Early Years knowledge

Empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Psychology, Education or Early Years degree

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Greenwich to recruit a dedicated Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs during their crucial Early Years development.

This role offers daily pay at £108.35 and a full-time term-time schedule, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm, start ASAP or September 2026. Experience in Early Years or SEN is preferred and safeguarding knowledge is essential.