1:1 Reception SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years & Personal Care

1:1 Reception SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years & Personal Care
Location: Eltham, South East London
Full time, long term role
Rate: £108.35 per day

Are you passionate about supporting young children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Eltham to recruit a caring, patient and dedicated 1:1 Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within their Early Years setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or aspiring educational professional looking to develop their experience supporting children with additional needs.

You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil, assisting with their learning, development and everyday personal care requirements. The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where the pupil can develop confidence, independence and positive learning experiences.

The Role – 1:1 SEN Support

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with additional needs.
• Support the pupil's learning and development across the EYFS curriculum.
• Adapt classroom activities to meet the pupil's individual learning requirements.
• Assist with communication, social interaction and engagement in classroom activities.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene support where required.
• Encourage independence with everyday routines and self-care skills.
• Support transitions between activities and throughout the school day.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Maintain a patient, nurturing and consistent approach to supporting the pupil.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school, nursery or specialist setting.
• Experience working within EYFS or with Reception-aged children would be advantageous.
• Comfortable providing personal care, including toileting and changing.
• A patient, caring and nurturing personality.
• Understanding of early childhood development and individual learning needs.
• Confident providing 1:1 support and adapting activities to suit a child's abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs reach their potential.

Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Psychology graduates and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within Early Years SEN education.
• Dedicated 1:1 role where you can make a meaningful difference.
• Develop experience supporting learning, communication and independence.
• Work within a supportive mainstream primary school environment.
• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Pertemps Education Network consultant.

To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on: 

E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk
M: 07758 135 941