SEND EYFS Teaching Assistant — Early Years Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting nurturing and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support young children with additional needs across Early Years and Reception settings in Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will help children develop communication, language and social skills, providing 1:1 and small-group support during play-based learning and structured activities. You will work closely with teachers to ensure a safe, inclusive classroom and to monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Has recent UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND within the last two years.
• Has experience working with young children in EYFS or Reception settings.
• Understands early childhood development and learning through play.
• A patient, warm and consistent approach to supporting individual needs.
• Safeguarding awareness and collaboration with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND within EYFS and Reception classrooms.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during play-based learning and structuring activities.
• Encourage early communication, language development and social interaction.
• Support early phonics, number recognition and foundational learning.
• Help children follow routines and transitions between activities.
• Use visual resources to support understanding and independence.
• Foster positive relationships with peers and participation in group activities.
• Support emotional regulation and sensory needs using agreed strategies.
• Observe development and share feedback with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team collaboration

Early language development

Adaptability

Observation skills

Behaviour support

Education

Early Years Teaching Assistant qualification

UK DBS checked

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting nurturing and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistants to support young children with additional needs across Early Years and Reception settings in Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will help children develop communication, language and social skills, providing 1:1 and small-group support during play-based learning and structured activities. You will work closely with teachers to ensure a safe, inclusive classroom and to monitor progress.