EARLY YEARS SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Bury | Full Time | Long Term

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – School Hours – Manchester

Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner looking to move into a rewarding SEN school environment?

We are working in partnership with a nurturing and well-resourced nursery setting in Manchester that is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in nurseries, Reception, or EYFS settings who is passionate about helping children at the very start of their educational journey.

The role:

• Supporting children with SEN within an Early Years environment

• Working closely with the class teacher and therapy teams

• Encouraging communication, engagement and social development

• Providing personal care where required

• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing learning space

We are looking for:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification OR strong nursery experience

• Experience supporting children with additional needs (speech & language, ASD, global delay, SEMH)

• A calm, patient and caring approach

• Someone available full time, long term

What’s on offer:

• Full-time, consistent school hours

• Long-term stability

• Support with DBS if required

• Opportunity to transition into a permanent school role

If you are a nursery practitioner looking for term-time hours and a highly rewarding SEN role, we would love to hear from you.

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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