EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Islington...
Location: Islington, North London
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A progressive and inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Islington is seeking a dedicated EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team. This is an excellent opportunity for a caring professional who is passionate about early intervention and supporting children with additional needs at the very start of their educational journey.
About the School
The school is a welcoming, community-focused primary serving a diverse inner-London population. Inclusion, equality, and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of the school’s ethos, and staff work collaboratively to ensure all children feel safe, valued, and supported. The Early Years provision is a strength of the school, offering a rich, play-based curriculum supported by experienced practitioners.
The leadership team is highly supportive, with a strong focus on professional development and staff wellbeing. SEN provision is well established, with clear systems in place to support children and families effectively.
The Role
You will work closely with children in Nursery or Reception who have a range of Special Educational Needs, including autism spectrum condition, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing needs, and social and emotional challenges.
Support will be delivered through a combination of:
1:1 targeted SEN support
Small-group interventions
In-class support during play and learning activities
You will play a key role in helping children develop communication, independence, and emotional regulation skills.
Key Responsibilities
Provide SEN support in line with EHCPs and individual learning plans
Support access to the EYFS curriculum through structured play
Promote communication, interaction, and social development
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Use visual supports, routines, and sensory strategies
Assist with personal care and toileting when required
Observe and record progress, sharing feedback with teaching staff
Work collaboratively with the SENCo and external professionals
Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in EYFS
Be patient, empathetic, and nurturing
Have a strong understanding of early childhood development
Be flexible, proactive, and reliable
Communicate effectively with children and adults
What the School Offers
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Ongoing EYFS and SEN training
Clear guidance and mentoring
Well-resourced Early Years settings
Opportunities for professional progression
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to young children’s lives.
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