SEN Teaching Assistant: EYFS Support & Behaviour

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and training opportunities

Ongoing consultant support

Potential for long-term or permanent

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Blackburn seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS with additional needs on a full-time basis.

The role requires experience with SEN and challenging behaviour, with opportunities for CPD, ongoing consultant support, and potential for a long-term or permanent position in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN.
• Experience with challenging behaviour or related roles such as Child Support Worker, Care Worker or Teaching Assistant.
• Patient, nurturing approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in EYFS with additional needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Working with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support plans.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Job description

Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming primary school in Blackburn seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children in EYFS with additional needs on a full-time basis.

The role requires experience with SEN and challenging behaviour, with opportunities for CPD, ongoing consultant support, and potential for a long-term or permanent position in a supportive school environment.