Early Years SEN Support

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Lancaster
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time or Part-time

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Lancaster to recruit an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. This opportunity is available on a full-time or part-time basis, supporting pupils within an Early Years setting with additional needs.

The role:

You will be supporting children in EYFS with a range of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties and developmental delay. Support may be provided on a one-to-one basis or within small groups, depending on individual pupil needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing SEN support within an EYFS classroom
• Supporting pupils in line with EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supporting learning through structured activities and play-based learning

The ideal candidate:

• Has experience working with children with SEN (school, nursery or care setting)
• Has EYFS experience or a genuine interest in early years education (desirable)
• Is patient, nurturing and adaptable
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Has a passion for supporting children with additional needs

A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential, as training and ongoing support can be provided for the right candidate.

Why register with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay, paid through PAYE
• Free access to CPD and ongoing training
• Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
• Access to a range of roles to suit your availability
• Pension scheme access

Teaching Personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, two professional references and thorough vetting in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

If you are available for a September start and are interested in an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant role in Lancaster, please apply now or contact kaitlin.hume@teachingpersonnel.com for further information.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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