EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant

EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - NG9
Location: Nottinghamshire, NG9
Weekly Rate: £105 - £115
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a caring and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs in Reception and Year 1?

About the Role
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in NG9 to appoint a dedicated EYFS Teaching Assistant. This full-time role involves supporting pupils across Reception and Year 1 with a range of special educational needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and developmental delay.

You will work both 1:1 and in small groups to build early communication, emotional regulation, and learning through structured play. A nurturing, calm and adaptable approach is essential, along with experience supporting young children with SEN.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Reception and Year 1 pupils with speech, language, and communication needs

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions using visual aids and structured play

• Use tools like Makaton, visual timetables, and consistent routines

• Assist with personal care where necessary

• Encourage independence and engagement within the classroom and routine

• Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to deliver targeted support

• Contribute to a calm, inclusive, sensory-aware learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification

• Experience supporting SEN in EYFS or Key Stage 1 (especially autism and communication needs)

• Makaton training or confidence using alternative communication strategies

• Comfortable supporting with personal care needs

• Calm, patient and empathetic with a flexible attitude

• Confident working collaboratively in a team and using initiative

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• Long-term, full-time opportunities with permanent potential

• A network of welcoming primary schools across Nottinghamshire

• Dedicated consultant offering ongoing advice and support

• Trial days before placement to ensure the right fit

• Free CPD training including Autism Support and Behaviour Management

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process

1. Apply - Send your CV via the application page

2. Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences

3. Matching - We'll find the best role for you

4. Trial Day - Meet the school and team before committing

5. Start Work - Begin supporting pupils in your new role

All applicants must hold a valid DBS and two satisfactory references to attend a trial.

If this role isn't quite right for you, get in touch with India @ Long Term Futures to explore similar positions across Nottinghamshire.