
EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
- Maghull, Merseyside
- £75.00 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
📅 Start Date: ASAP | Full Academic Year
📌 Via Teaching PersonnelAre you a compassionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? A warm and inclusive Catholic Primary School in Maghull is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a calm, non-verbal pupil with Autism.This is a full-time role for the entire academic year, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a child’s early education journey.👶 About the Role
- Supporting a Reception-aged pupil with Autism who is non-verbal but calm and settled
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support
- Using visual aids, sensory strategies, and structured routines to aid communication and engagement
- Encouraging social interaction and emotional regulation in a nurturing environment
- Promoting independence and confidence through consistent, patient support
- Experience working with children with Autism or other SEND needs (essential)
- Familiarity with PECS, Makaton, or other alternative communication methods (desirable)
- A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour and emotional support
- A team player who can collaborate with staff and parents to ensure the best outcomes
- Previous experience as a Reception TA, EYFS practitioner, or SEND Teaching Assistant
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certificate, or similar (Teaching Personnel do provide Level 2 TA qualification training)
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework and early childhood development
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel and the school’s SEN team
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist 1:1 role
- Competitive daily rate and potential for long-term placement
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