SEND EYFS Teaching Assistant

James Ray Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking full-time SEND Teaching Assistants in Liverpool. The role involves working 1-1 with a child in the EYFS, promoting independence, and safeguarding welfare. Experience with SEND and personal care is essential, and candidates must be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Sick leave

Pension

Financial travel assistance

Qualifications

• Experience working with high-level SEND children, including non-verbal.
• Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support a child on a 1-1 basis within a primary school setting.
• Promote independence and inclusion for all pupils.
• Safeguard the welfare of children.

Skills

Comfortable with personal care

Experience with SEND

Ability to create a calming environment

Confidence-building skills

Job description

James Ray Recruitment are supporting a Primary School in Liverpool to recruit full-time SEND Teaching Assistants to work 1-1 with an EYFS child. The postholder will need to promote the independence and inclusion of all pupils, whilst also being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children within the setting.

Our client is looking for Teaching Assistants who have experience in working in a classroom of high-level SEND, such as non-verbal and personal care. The proposed start date is November 2025 to the end of the academic year, with the possibility of the roles becoming permanent.

Who is the ideal candidate?

• The ideal candidate must be comfortable with completing personal care.
• Someone who can create and support a calm, caring, and stimulating environment.
• To help all pupils to gain confidence to join in, share, and enjoy all aspects of school life.
• Has a good understanding of SEND.
• They must have experience of working in the EYFS.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one via James Ray Recruitment.
• Rights to work in the UK.

James Ray Recruitment specialises in finding candidates long-term and permanent placements across the UK. We offer unrivalled pay rates, experienced and dedicated consultant support, and benefits such as holiday pay, maternity, paternity, sick leave, pension, and financial travel assistance.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references.