At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young children with additional needs in their learning and development.
- Company: Join a specialist SEND school dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy sociable hours, competitive pay, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Term-time only role with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives and celebrate their milestones.
- Qualifications: Caring, reliable, and passionate individuals; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and reach their full potential?
Do you have the patience, compassion and enthusiasm to support children with additional needs?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are recruiting a dedicated EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and autism.
What will the role involve?
- Providing 1:1 and small group support to children with additional needs.
- Supporting early years learning, development and play-based activities.
- Assisting with personal care, including toileting, dressing and mealtimes.
- Encouraging communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology.
- Supporting children's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- Following individual care plans and supporting therapy programmes.
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence.
- Monitoring progress and working closely with teachers, therapists and families.
- Creating a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment.
What's in it for you?
- Monday to Friday, term-time only.
• No evenings or weekends!
- Competitive weekly pay.
- £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts.
- £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus.
- Ongoing specialist training and development.
- Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment.
- Excellent career progression within SEND education.
- The ideal candidate
Someone who is caring, reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about making a difference in children's lives. Previous SEND or early years experience would be beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build rewarding relationships, celebrate little milestones and make a big difference to young children's futures.
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.
EYFS Additional Needs Support Assistant in West Kirby employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.