SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a Primary School in Sefton. This position involves supporting children with complex needs, including speech and language difficulties, in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in Early Years or working with children with SEND. Join a welcoming school community that offers free training and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives during a vital developmental stage. This is a temporary role with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Free training SLCN etc

Supportive school community

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference

Qualifications

• Experience working in Early Years or with children with SEND.
• Understanding of speech and language needs.
• Compassionate, adaptable, and resilient individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to children with complex needs.
• Support communication development, including non-verbal strategies.
• Work closely with the class teacher and external professionals.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Show warmth and commitment to children's progress.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Understanding of speech and language needs

Compassion

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications for Teaching Assistant role

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a Nursery team from January until the end of the Summer term at a Primary School in Aintree.

This role involves supporting young children with complex needs, including speech and language difficulties. Some pupils are non-verbal, so experience with alternative communication methods and a nurturing, responsive approach is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide tailored support to children with complex and additional needs

• Support communication development, including non-verbal communication strategies

• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals

• Create a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

• Show warmth, patience, and a genuine commitment to every child’s progress

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in Early Years or with children with SEND

• Has an understanding of speech and language needs

• Is compassionate, adaptable, and resilient

• Shares and supports the Catholic ethos of the school

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference at a vital stage of development

• FREE training SLCN etc

• Supportive leadership and collaborative working

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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