SEN EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Education Network; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEN EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant in Wolverhampton to support children with Autism and EBD. The role includes providing structured support, implementing teaching strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should be organized, patient, and willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS. Previous experience with children is desirable, but not essential. This position offers £80 - £90 per day and an immediate start until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in EYFS, SEN and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured 1:1 and small group support in Nursery and Reception.
• Implement strategies for children with Autism and EBD.
• Model clear language and support children's independence.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Organized

Education

Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject

Job description

SEN EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant

Help children with Autism and EBD feel settled, engaged and ready to learn.

• SEN EYFS Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Immediate start until July 2026
• £80 - £90 per day
• 'Good' primary school, Wolverhampton
• EYFS support for children with Autism and EBD

The Role

You will provide structured 1:1 and small group support in Nursery and Reception so pupils can access learning throughout the day. You will break activities into simple, repeatable steps, use visual timetables and now/next prompts, and rehearse routines so transitions are calm. You will run short adult‑led tasks in early phonics, number, communication and fine‑motor skills, then link these gains back into continuous provision. You will model clear language at children’s level, extend play with purposeful questions, and coach turn‑taking, sharing and basic self‑regulation. You will prepare simple visuals and task boards that build independence, capture quick observations, update intervention trackers, and agree next actions with the class teacher and SENCO. You will follow behaviour and safeguarding procedures and support daily routines at drop‑off, snack, outdoor learning and home time.

The Candidate & Requirements

You are patient, organised and clear in your communication. You follow plans closely, spot triggers early and adapt quietly so children re‑engage quickly and grow independence.

• Degree, 2:2 or above in any subject.
• Communication, confident written and spoken English.
• Enhanced DBS, held already or willingness to obtain.
• Desire to work in education/with children, strong interest in EYFS, SEN and wellbeing.
• Experience working with children, relevant experience is desirable but not essential.

The School

This ‘Good’ Wolverhampton primary is multi‑form entry with predictable EYFS routines from arrival to home time. Indoor and outdoor areas are well resourced with zoned provision for role play, construction, small world, mark‑making and sensory exploration. Daily phonics is paired with matched reading practice. Early maths follows small, connected steps with frequent retrieval so methods are consistent between classes. Inclusion is embedded through plan–do–review cycles, quick access to visual supports and regulation spaces, and regular check‑ins with the SENCO. Teams co‑plan and share ready‑to‑use activity cards, language prompts and observation sheets. New colleagues receive a structured induction, weekly bite‑size CPD and short coaching drop‑ins with precise, usable next moves.

How to Apply

Apply through the job advert with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief call and an in‑school observation. Roles may close early if filled.

Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.