EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Liverpool / Merseyside Area

Salary: GBP95.00 - GBP115.00 per day (Experience Dependent)

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time (08:30 - 15:30, Monday - Friday)

Start Date: September 2026

The Opportunity: Make a Real Difference

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual looking to remove barriers to learning for our youngest pupils? We are seeking an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team across mainstream schools in Liverpool this September. This is a rewarding role where you will work closely with Nursery and Reception students who have diverse needs, including Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties, and complex learning requirements, ensuring every child feels safe, included, and empowered to grow from their very first steps in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Individualised Support: Provide one-on-one and small group support, tailoring your approach to meet the specific early learning and sensory needs of the child/children.
• Learning Facilitation: Assist the lead teacher in implementing EYFS lesson plans and play-based educational activities, utilising specialised strategies to enhance the learning experience.
• Inclusion and Wellbeing: Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, independence, and vital social interaction among early years pupils.
• Behaviour Management: Promote positive behaviour using established early years techniques and school policies, dealing promptly with emotional regulation needs while encouraging pupil responsibility.
• Progress Tracking: Collaborate with the SENDco and teaching staff to monitor, record, and report on pupil achievement, milestones, and progress within the EYFS framework.
• Care and Safety: Ensure the safety of all pupils, providing crucial assistance with personal care, hygiene, or mobility where required in an early years setting.

Requirements And Experience

• Experience: A minimum of 6 months of experience working in UK schools, nurseries, or a caregiving capacity (Special Education/Autism or Early Years experience highly preferred).
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness for one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills to effectively interact with young pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
• Attitude: A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs in their early development and a commitment to long-term, full-time work.
• References: Professional references from recent employers.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Daily rates between GBP95 and GBP115, paid weekly.
• Supportive Environment: Access to a dedicated professional consultant and friendly school leadership teams across Liverpool.
• Perks: Company pension scheme and a Referral Bonus (up to GBP300 for recommending a friend).
• Career Growth: Gain invaluable experience in a mainstream setting with access to ongoing professional development and specialised training.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children from the start of their school journey this September, we want to hear from you. Apply Today. Submit your CV as soon as possible or contact Kimberley Love directly to take the next step in your career.

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full referencing.