Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant 
Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London
Contract: Full-Time, ixed-term
Salary: Paid to scale (dependent on experience)

A warm, inclusive, and community-driven primary school in Barking & Dagenham is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant  to join their Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting young children’s learning and development in their crucial foundation stage.

About the Role

As an EYFS Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the Class Teacher in delivering engaging, play-based learning activities.

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils, including children with additional needs.

• Help create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing learning environment.

• Assist with observations, assessments, and maintaining EYFS learning journals.

• Encourage children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

• Support pupils during outdoor learning, free play, and daily routines.

Person Specification

• A qualified practitioner who holds NNEB or equivalent.

• Experience of working with SEND particularly ASD.

• Experience working in an Early Years setting is highly beneficial.

• Warm, caring, and patient approach when working with young children.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.

• Understanding of safeguarding and commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive school environment with strong leadership and a collaborative team.

• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

• Opportunities to grow within the Early Years or wider school setting.

• A diverse, welcoming school community where every staff member is valued.

All applicants must be willing to undergo vetting checks as part of the school’s commitment to Safeguarding and Anti-bullying. This will include:

• Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through us)
• Two recent references (covering the past 24 months)
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for candidates who have lived outside the UK for 3+ months in the past 5 years)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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