At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Reception-aged children with special educational needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Southfields with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Full-time position with the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
- Other info: Opportunity to work closely with teachers and support staff in a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and help children thrive and build confidence.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting children with SEN and a patient, nurturing approach.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
A welcoming mainstream primary school in Southfields are looking for an experienced and committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join their Reception team on a full-time basis from October.
The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will work with Reception-aged children with a variety of special educational needs, providing both individual and small-group support to help pupils access learning, develop their communication and build confidence and independence.
Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs is essential for this position.
The Special Needs Teaching Assistant Role
Support Reception-aged children with a range of SEN and additional needs.
Provide a mixture of 1:1 and small-group support.
Help children access learning and play-based EYFS activities.
Support children's communication, social interaction and emotional development.
Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement.
Adapt activities and resources according to individual needs.
Support behaviour and emotional regulation where required.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other support staff.
Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive Early Years environment.
Assist with children's personal care where required.
The Ideal Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential.
Experience within EYFS, Reception or an Early Years setting would be highly desirable.
Confident supporting children with a variety of additional needs.
Patient, calm and nurturing in their approach.
Comfortable providing individualised support according to each child's needs.
Reliable and able to commit to a full-time position from October.
Passionate about helping children with SEND make progress.
A Rewarding SEN Opportunity
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