SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an Early Years SEN provision at a welcoming primary school in Worsley. You will work closely with the class teacher and the SEN team to provide nurturing, structured and engaging learning support for children with autism, speech and language difficulties and other needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group assistance, using visual supports and strategies for non-verbal communication, and assisting with personal

Qualifications

• Experience with Early Years SEN in a specialist setting.
• Understanding of autism, delays and speech and language difficulties.
• Willingness to undertake personal care duties as part of the daily role.
• Experience supporting children with limited or non-verbal communication would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• SEN Support: Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting activities to suit individual learning and developmental needs.
• Communication: Supporting children who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication, using visual timetables, PECS, Now & Next boards and other communication strategies.
• Personal Care: Assisting children with toileting, changing, hygiene routines and other personal care needs while maintaining dignity and encouraging independence.
• Early Years Development: Supporting learning through play, sensory activities, phonics, early communication and social interaction.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Helping children manage transitions, understand routines and regulate their emotions using calm, consistent approaches.
• Sensory Support: Engaging children in sensory-based learning activities and supporting those who may become overwhelmed within busy classroom environments.
• EHCP Support: Working towards individual targets outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans, helping children make progress at their own pace.
• Teamwork: Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Skills

Early Years SEN

Autism understanding

Speech & language

Personal care duties

Non-verbal communication

Patient and nurturing

Behaviour management

Relationship building

DBS Update Service

Job description

Setting: Primary School - Early Years SEN Provision

About The Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an Early Years SEN provision at a welcoming primary school in Worsley.

The provision supports young children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties, developmental delays, sensory processing needs and social communication difficulties.

Many of the children require additional support with communication, emotional regulation, personal development and accessing everyday classroom activities.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be working closely with the class teacher and wider SEN team to provide a nurturing, structured and engaging learning environment.

Your Responsibilites:

• SEN Support: Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting activities to suit individual learning and developmental needs.

  SEN Support: Working with children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting activities to suit individual learning and developmental needs.

• Communication: Supporting children who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication, using visual timetables, PECS, Now & Next boards and other communication strategies where appropriate.

  Communication: Supporting children who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication, using visual timetables, PECS, Now & Next boards and other communication strategies where appropriate.

• Personal Care: Assisting children with toileting, changing, hygiene routines and other personal care needs while maintaining their dignity and encouraging independence.

  Personal Care: Assisting children with toileting, changing, hygiene routines and other personal care needs while maintaining their dignity and encouraging independence.

• Early Years Development: Supporting learning through play, sensory activities, phonics, early communication and social interaction.

  Early Years Development: Supporting learning through play, sensory activities, phonics, early communication and social interaction.

• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Helping children manage transitions, understand routines and regulate their emotions using calm, consistent approaches.

  Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Helping children manage transitions, understand routines and regulate their emotions using calm, consistent approaches.

• Sensory Support: Engaging children in sensory-based learning activities and supporting those who may become overwhelmed within busy classroom environments.

  Sensory Support: Engaging children in sensory-based learning activities and supporting those who may become overwhelmed within busy classroom environments.

• EHCP Support: Working towards individual targets outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans, helping children make progress at their own pace.

  EHCP Support: Working towards individual targets outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans, helping children make progress at their own pace.

• Teamwork: Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

  Teamwork: Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with Early Years children with SEN, ideally within a specialist provision or primary school.

  Previous experience working with Early Years children with SEN, ideally within a specialist provision or primary school.

• A good understanding of Autism, developmental delays and speech and language difficulties.

  A good understanding of Autism, developmental delays and speech and language difficulties.

• Willingness and confidence to undertake personal care duties as part of the daily role.

  Willingness and confidence to undertake personal care duties as part of the daily role.

• Experience supporting children with limited or non-verbal communication would be beneficial.

  Experience supporting children with limited or non-verbal communication would be beneficial.

• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

  A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

• Confidence managing behaviours associated with communication difficulties, sensory needs and changes to routine.

  Confidence managing behaviours associated with communication difficulties, sensory needs and changes to routine.

• The ability to build positive relationships with children and provide consistent support.

  The ability to build positive relationships with children and provide consistent support.

• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

  An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.