Term-time EYFS SEND Support Assistant – 1:1 & Small Groups

Aspire People; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing specialist training

Career progression

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in the United Kingdom. You will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and autism through 1:1 and small group work.

Role operates Monday to Friday during term-time, 08:30-15:30, with no evenings or weekends. The position offers competitive weekly pay, a £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts, a £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus, ongoing

Qualifications

• Must be caring, reliable and genuinely passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
• Previous SEND or early years experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs.
• Supporting early years learning, development and play-based activities.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, dressing and mealtimes.
• Encouraging communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology.
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
• Following individual care plans and supporting therapy programmes.
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence.
• Monitoring progress and working closely with teachers, therapists and families.
• Creating a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Excellent communication

Makaton/PECS experience

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting an EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in the United Kingdom. You will support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and autism through 1:1 and small group work.

Role operates Monday to Friday during term-time, 08:30-15:30, with no evenings or weekends. The position offers competitive weekly pay, a £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts, a £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus, ongoing