Teaching Assistant

Description:

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant | EYFS | ASD & SLD | Full-Time | Feltham

Location: Feltham
Job Type: Full-time, long-term
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, school hours
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion for supporting children with Autism (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)?

A specialist school in Feltham is looking for a committed and experienced SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant to join its EYFS provision and support young children with complex additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger pupils and understands the importance of creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment.

About the EYFS Teaching Assistant Role

As an EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider specialist team to support pupils with their learning, communication, development and day-to-day needs.

The EYFS Teaching Assistant role will include:

Supporting children with ASD and SLD within an EYFS classroom
Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting communication, interaction and language development
Helping children engage with play-based and structured learning
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
Supporting transitions, routines and activities throughout the school day
Working closely with teachers and other professionals
Providing personal care when required
Supporting pupils with toileting, nappy changing and feeding
Maintaining a safe, positive and consistent learning environment

What We're Looking For

Previous experience supporting children or young people with ASD and SLD is essential.

We're particularly interested in candidates who have worked as:

SEN Teaching Assistants
Specialist Teaching Assistants
Learning Support Assistants
SEN Support Workers
Autism Support Workers
Residential or Care Support Workers
Other professionals with relevant specialist experienceYou will need to be:

Calm and patient
Calmly assertive and confident managing behaviour
Reliable and punctual
Consistent in your approach
Comfortable working with pupils with complex needs
Willing to provide personal care
Comfortable supporting toileting, nappy changing and feeding
A strong team player
Passionate about helping children become more independentPrevious EYFS experience is advantageous, but relevant ASD/SLD experience is more important.

Why Apply?

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity within a specialist educational environment where your experience can have a direct impact on children's development.

You will become part of a dedicated team supporting pupils who require consistency, patience and individualised support every day.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with ASD/SLD experience and are looking for a rewarding full-time EYFS position in Feltham, apply today.

Apply now with your CV to be considered.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07