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EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Early Years SEN Support
  2. Blackpool
Date posted : 04/11/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

Location: FY2 and surrounding areas
Start Date: January 2027 
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Full-Time Position

Are you a supportive and nurturing Teaching Assistant with experience working with children who have additional needs?

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a friendly and inclusive primary school in the FY2 area that is looking to appoint a dedicated EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant from January 2027. This rewarding full-time role will involve supporting children within the Early Years setting, helping pupils with Special Educational Needs access learning, develop confidence, and thrive within the classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and SEND staff to provide tailored support, encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and educational development from the very start of their school journey.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience supporting children within an EYFS setting.
  • Have an understanding of SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs.
  • Be confident delivering 1:1 and small-group support.
  • Demonstrate a calm, patient, and encouraging approach.
  • Be able to build strong relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
  • Work effectively as part of a collaborative school team.

What the School Offers:

  • A supportive and welcoming working environment.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's early learning experiences.
  • Support from experienced teaching and SEND professionals.
  • Potential for the role to become long-term or permanent.

If you are a passionate EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding opportunity in the FY2 area from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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