Job Description

EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant - Help Shape Bright Futures at an Outstanding Special School

Supporting young learners with profound and complex needs to thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment

Summary

An outstanding specialist school is seeking a compassionate and motivated EYFS Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This long-term temporary position offers the chance to support children with a range of severe and profound learning difficulties, helping them develop key skills and confidence.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide individualised support to pupils with significant additional needs, including those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and severe learning difficulties (SLD). Working closely with teachers, therapists and the school's SEND team, you will help deliver tailored learning programmes, assist with communication strategies and promote physical development using specialist equipment. The role includes supporting personal care needs sensitively and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every child can make meaningful progress.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should ideally hold a relevant Childcare or EYFS qualification and have experience supporting children with SEND. This role is also ideal for individuals from care, health or social care backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive difference in a school setting. The ability to work collaboratively, show initiative, and demonstrate patience, empathy and enthusiasm is essential.

About the School

This is an outstanding school with a well-deserved reputation for excellence in supporting children with complex needs. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong partnerships with families, and innovative approaches. Staff work as part of a highly skilled and supportive team to ensure every child receives personalised, high-quality care and education.

Hours

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

What's on Offer

Competitive pay Opportunity to work within an outstanding SEND provision Supportive, collaborative team environment Rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children's lives

Join a school that believes every small step forward is a reason to celebrate.

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

Pay: 91.00-105.00 per day

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person