Job Description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant

Inspire curiosity and support every child's early learning journey

Summary

This role offers the chance to bring energy, creativity, and compassion into the classroom, supporting young learners in their earliest years of education. Whether based in a mainstream or a specialist school, you'll play a vital role in helping children with additional needs explore the world around them, building their confidence and independence through meaningful play.

The Role

As an EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant, each day is filled with opportunities to spark imagination and encourage discovery. From sensory play and outdoor exploration to story sessions and creative activities, you'll help pupils engage in hands-on learning that nurtures their social, emotional, and academic growth. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you'll adapt activities to meet individual needs, ensuring every child has the best possible start to their school journey.

The Ideal Person and Skills Needed

The school is seeking someone patient, playful, and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for supporting young children with additional needs. Previous experience in education, care, or support work is valued, but what matters most is your ability to build positive relationships and create a safe, joyful space for learning.

A qualification in a relevant field e.g Childcare, EYFS, or Health and Social Care An understanding of child development and the importance of play-based learning Creativity and energy to bring fun and variety to the school day A calm and nurturing approach, with the ability to respond to individual needs
About the School

The school places early development at the heart of its provision, ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed. With a focus on learning through play, staff work together to create exciting, inclusive environments where young pupils can thrive both socially and academically.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.

If you're ready to bring enthusiasm and creativity into the classroom, this role offers the perfect opportunity to inspire learning through play and help shape confident young learners.

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

Work Location: In person