SEN Teaching Assistant
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EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant – Temp to Perm
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and nurturing EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting on a temp-to-perm basis through Teaching Personnel Agency. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a structured, supportive environment.
The role:
- Full-time position, Monday to Friday
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Supporting pupils within an EYFS specialist setting
- Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team
- Providing 1:1 and small group support
- Supporting children with autism, communication and sensory needs
- Helping to create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
- Assisting with personal care where required
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with children within EYFS or SEN settings
- Understanding of autism and additional learning needs
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
In return, we offer:
- Competitive daily rates
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunity for a permanent position
- Rewarding work within a supportive specialist setting
If you are a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, 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.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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