SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

The Graduate Network; Stafford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Graduate Network in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated psychology graduate to join a primary school in Balsall Heath as a SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant. You will support two children with significant physical and medical needs, helping them access learning and participate in school life.

The role involves assisting with mobility, personal care, communication and delivering physical programmes under guidance.

Qualifications

• A minimum 2:2 degree, ideally in Psychology or related subject.
• Experience working with children, especially SEND.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS.
• Confident supporting personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Support two pupils with significant physical and medical needs throughout the school day.
• Assist with mobility, communication and personal care as directed.
• Deliver and adapt activities to enable participation and independence.
• Monitor fatigue and encourage confidence and learning participation.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2) in Psychology or related

Job description

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?

SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant

£85 - £102 per day

Immediate start until July 2027

Primary school based in Balsall Heath

Supporting EYFS pupils with physical and medical needs

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.