EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Tameside & Manchester

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant – Tameside & Manchester

We are recruiting an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant for primary schools across Tameside and Manchester, with an immediate start. This role suits a patient, nurturing practitioner confident supporting young children with additional needs within Reception, under the direction of the class teacher and EYFS Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals and small groups of children, including those on the SEN register, within continuous provision, indoors and outdoors




• Support communication and language, and personal, social and emotional development (PSED)




• Deliver phonics and early intervention support as directed by the class teacher




• Provide high-quality interactions during continuous provision that extend children's vocabulary and confidence




• Support pupils towards individual EHCP or SEND support plan targets, feeding back progress to the class teacher and SENCO




• Support personal/intimate care where required, in line with school policy




• Build positive, trusted relationships with pupils who need reassurance and consistency




• Undertake all safeguarding training and follow procedures to keep the school community safe

Requirements:

• Experience working with EYFS/Reception-aged children with additional needs




• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience




• Sound understanding of EYFS routines, continuous provision and child development




• Calm, patient and adaptable approach




• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training where required

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.