EYFS Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have a passion for working with young children in an early years setting? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a Nursery Teaching Assistant with SEN experience to work in a nurturing nursery environment in Plymouth.

About the Role:

This rewarding position will see you working closely with nursery-aged children, providing essential support to those with additional needs. The role is available for an immediate start, with the possibility of a long-term placement for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support nursery-aged children in their learning, development, and emotional well-being.
• Provide one-to-one and group support to children with SEN, ensuring their individual needs are met.
• Assist the nursery staff in planning and implementing activities that promote early years development.
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where all children feel supported and valued.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and SENCOs to develop and implement tailored learning strategies.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in an Early Years or Nursery setting.
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.
• A patient, caring, and empathetic approach to working with young children.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate well with staff, parents, and external professionals.
• A relevant Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children with additional needs.
• Competitive pay through Teaching Personnel, with potential for long-term or permanent placements.
• Continuous support from our dedicated team of education consultants.
• Immediate start with flexible working hours.

If you are a compassionate, proactive individual with SEN experience who thrives in an early years setting, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling role.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to background checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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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