Job Description

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Summary

Are you passionate about early childhood development and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children with additional needs? Join a specialist school in Blackburn that supports children aged 2?5 with autism, communication needs and developmental delays as they begin their school journey.

The Role

As an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant you will work closely with young children with additional needs, supporting them through play?based, sensory and communication?focused learning. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored 1:1 and small?group support for children with SEND Encouraging early milestones in speech, movement, social interaction and play Supporting learning through sensory exploration, visuals, music and structured routines Promoting emotional regulation, independence and confidence Using PECS, Makaton, visual schedules and communication boards (training provided) Collaborating with class teachers, therapists and the SENCO to deliver personalised learning
Every day in this role is different -- and filled with rewarding moments that show just how far a child can go with the right support.

The Ideal Person & Skills/Education Needed

We're looking for someone who:

Has a calm, caring and resilient approach Is confident supporting children with communication and sensory needs Is willing to learn and work as part of a team
You might come from one of the following backgrounds:

An experienced Early Years practitioner or Teaching Assistant A health, care or childcare professional looking to move into a school setting A graduate in Psychology, Education or Child Development Someone with lived or voluntary experience supporting children with SEND
To be eligible, you should hold a recognised Childcare or Early Years qualification appropriate for early years settings.

The School

This specialist setting provides a nurturing early years environment with:

Purpose?built classrooms and sensory zones Outdoor learning and play spaces A holistic approach focused on communication, wellbeing and child?led progress A skilled, supportive team that works collaboratively to support each child

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm (term time only)
Full?time and part?time options available

The Benefits

Competitive pay Free CPD including Makaton, PECS, safeguarding and more Long?term temporary role with a genuine opportunity to become permanent Supportive team environment and flexible working options A meaningful role making real impact for children with additional needs
If you're ready to begin a rewarding journey as an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children to build confidence and skills to thrive -- we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense?Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person