EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join our early years team. The successful candidate will support children with a range of special educational needs.

About the role

You will be working 1:1 or with small groups to deliver targeted interventions and personalised learning activities.

Help develop children’s communication skills, using visual aids, modelling language, or specialist tools as required.

Contribute to the daily routines of the Early Years setting, including setup, transitions, and tidy-up tasks.

About the school

The school holds a strong emphasis on personalised learning, with small class sizes that enable tailored support and meaningful relationships with pupils.

They maintain close partnership with parents and external specialists to deliver coordinated and consistent support.

Welcoming, multicultural environment where diversity—including learning differences—is valued, respected, and celebrated.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant you will:

• Good organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate observations and records.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with teachers, the SENDCo, parents, and external professionals.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Experience with SEN needs

Key responsibilities

As EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Help children develop independence, confidence, and strong relationships with peers.
• Support children with behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing using consistent strategies and positive reinforcement.

What the school offer

In return, the school can offer the successful candidate:

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected] .