SEND Teaching Assistant

Pay

£13.00 - £14.00 per hour

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our primary school team, working within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

The role involves supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them to access learning, develop communication and social skills, and feel safe and supported within the school environment. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to provide consistent, nurturing support.

Hours of Work

8:30am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups with SEND needs
• Assist with learning activities, play based learning, and routines in EYFS
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Support communication, language, and social development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCo, and support staff

Person Specification / Qualifications

• Experience working with young children, ideally in EYFS
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (desirable)
• Patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant childcare or teaching assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support young children with additional needs in a primary school setting.

Job Type

Part time

Work Location

In person