SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

This SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant role is based at a primary school in Balsall Heath, Birmingham. It is a full-time, temporary position starting immediately, running until July 2027, with a daily rate of £85–£102.

You will support two EYFS pupils with significant physical and medical needs across the school day. You will deliver individualised assistance, support mobility and personal care, and collaborate closely with teachers, therapists and families to help the pupils access learning and

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and clear communication with children and families.
• Experience in SEN/ SEND or care settings is beneficial.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS certificate if not held.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to two EYFS pupils with significant physical and medical needs.
• Assist with mobility, personal care and communication.
• Monitor fatigue and adapt activities to promote learning and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to support participation in school life.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Calm, nurturing approach

Education

2:2 Psychology or related

Job description

This full-time, temporary SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant post in Birmingham offers £85–£102 daily, starting immediately and running until July2027. Based at a primary school in Balsall Heath, the successful candidate will support two EYFS pupils who have significant physical and medical requirements. Duties include delivering individualised assistance throughout each school day, personal care, and close collaboration with teachers, therapists and families. Applicants should be Psychology graduates, or similar, seeking specialist SEND experience before pursuing Educational or Clinical Psychology. Patience, empathy, strong communication and a calm, nurturing approach are essential, alongside the ability to work sensitively within a team.

SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain specialist experience supporting young children with complex physical and medical needs? Would you like to build valuable school-based SEND experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or another child-focused career?

The Role

This primary school in Balsall Heath is looking for a nurturing and experienced graduate SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant to support two children with significant physical and medical needs. You will provide individualised support throughout the school day, helping the pupils access learning and participate fully in school life.

Responsibilities will include supporting mobility, communication, personal care and toileting, alongside delivering physical programmes under professional guidance. You will also monitor fatigue, adapt activities where required and encourage the children to develop their confidence and independence.

The Candidate

This role is particularly well suited to a Psychology graduate who is interested in SEND, child development, Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology. You will be calm, patient and dependable, with previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs. Experience supporting physical disabilities, medical needs or complex SEND would be highly advantageous. You must be confident supporting personal care and able to follow guidance carefully from teachers, healthcare professionals and other specialists.

Moving and handling training would be beneficial, although training can be provided.

Requirements

• A minimum 2:2 degree, ideally in Psychology or a related subject.
• Experience working with children, ideally within SEND, care or a similar setting.
• Confidence supporting personal care, mobility, communication and physical programmes.
• A patient, nurturing and reliable approach, with moving and handling experience desirable.
• Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.

The School

This welcoming primary school in Balsall Heath provides an inclusive environment where pupils with additional needs receive personalised support to help them access education and participate fully in school life. You will work alongside experienced teachers and other professionals, making this an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop practical experience of SEND, child development, communication and complex needs.