EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | EYFS Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Rugby |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | SEND TA_1770031524 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (EYFS) - RugbyLocation: Rugby
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (term-time)
Start Date: As soon as possible (or specify)
We are seeking a kind, patient, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) pupils with Special Educational Needs in a warm and nurturing school environment in Rugby. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about early childhood development and supporting children at the very start of their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for EYFS pupils with SEN (including ASD, speech and language needs, developmental delay, and sensory needs)
Support children with play-based learning, routines, and early development goals
Help pupils develop communication, social, and emotional skills
Assist with phonics, early literacy, and numeracy activities
Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Support personal care, toileting, and feeding where required (training provided)
Create a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience working with EYFS or nursery-aged children, ideally with SEN
Be nurturing, patient, and observant
Have a good understanding of early child development
Be able to build positive relationships with young children and staff
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
We Offer:
A friendly and supportive early years setting
Ongoing SEN and EYFS-specific training
The opportunity to make a real difference during a crucial stage of development
Competitive pay, dependent on experience
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience working with EYFS children and SEN.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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