SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency is seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This part-time role offers the chance to support young children with low developmental needs in a nurturing environment, helping them to engage and learn. Applicants should have relevant experience and a Level 3 EYFS qualification, with a commitment to making a positive impact on children's early education.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or nursery setting supporting children.
• Reliable and committed for the duration of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with early developmental delays.
• Assist the class teacher with tailored learning activities.
• Provide emotional and social support throughout the morning.

Skills

Experience supporting children in Early Years

Patient and nurturing approach

Understanding of SEN and early developmental needs

Education

Level 3 EYFS childcare qualification

Job description

SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant (Mornings Only)

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme Primary School

Contract: Part-time, 5 mornings per week

Duration: January until the end of the summer term

Academics a leading teacher recruitment agency are working with a Newcastle-under-Lyme Primary School who are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Nursery Teaching Assistant to support their team on a supply basis. This role is based within their small, nurturing early-years provision, supporting a group of five pupils with low developmental needs.

About the Role

• Work within a warm and supportive nurture class setting
• Support pupils with early developmental delays, helping them engage, learn and grow
• Assist the class teacher with delivering tailored learning activities
• Provide emotional, social and learning support throughout the morning
• Promote positive relationships and a calm, encouraging classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents and external professionals

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children in Early Years (school or nursery setting)
• A patient, nurturing and positive approach to behaviour and learning
• Understanding of SEN and early developmental needs
• Level 3 EYFS childcare qualification
• Reliability and commitment for the duration of the contract

If you are passionate about supporting young children and making a real difference in their early school experience, we would love to hear from you