SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school in Camden is seeking a dedicated SEN Early Years Assistant to provide essential support for young children with special educational needs. This full-time role focuses on delivering personalized care and assistance, ensuring that children can engage in play and learning activities effectively. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children under 5, coupled with the skills to address their unique developmental and communication needs. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children with significant physical and developmental needs.
• Ability to provide intimate care and support for children with complex SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-to-1 support for young children with various special educational needs.
• Assist children in accessing play and learning activities.

Skills

Experience with children under 5

Support for special educational needs

Personal care skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and caring SEN Early Years Assistant to work full-time at a school in Camden, starting immediately.

The Role

This position has become available due to a large number of children with SEN joining the school's Early Years department. You will provide 1-to-1 support for young children with various special educational needs, including developmental and communication needs. Responsibilities include feeding support, personal care, and assisting children in accessing play and learning activities, as well as encouraging interaction with peers.

The role is full-time and term-time only.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with children under 5 with significant physical and developmental needs, including complex SEND and intimate care experience.

The School

If you possess the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV. The position is to start as soon as possible.

We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every enquiry. If you do not hear from us within this period, your application was unsuccessful. Philosophy Education is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client.