SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? Do you thrive in a nurturing and inclusive environment? We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team at Teaching Personnel to work at a primary school in Crawley, supporting children with high levels of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Learning: Assist in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- 1:1 and Group Support: Work closely with pupils with SEN and EAL, providing individual and small group support to meet their unique needs.
- Classroom Management: Help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with Staff: Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and interventions.
- Promote Communication: Assist in developing language and communication skills, particularly for children with EAL.
- Emotional and Social Support: Provide care and guidance to help children develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working in Early Years settings, particularly with SEN and EAL pupils.
- A patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic approach to working with young children.
- A strong understanding of EYFS principles and child development.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and use your initiative.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Early Years, or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- A passion for inclusivity and supporting diverse learners.
What the School can offer:
- A warm, welcoming, and supportive school community.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
- A collaborative working environment with passionate educators.
If you’re looking to contribute to a school that values inclusion, creativity, and high standards of care, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to Teaching Personnel on the contact details provided.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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