Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years & Personal Care

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

Are you a Psychology, Childhood Studies or Education graduate looking to gain valuable hands-on experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Eltham to recruit a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years & Personal Care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate interested in pursuing a career in Educational Psychology, Child Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or SEN education.

You will be providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with additional learning and developmental needs, helping them access the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, develop essential skills and build confidence and independence.

The role will involve supporting the pupil's learning and development through structured and play-based activities, alongside providing personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene assistance.

Working closely with the class teacher and wider support team, you will play an important role in ensuring the pupil receives consistent, individualised support throughout the school day.

The Role – Early Years SEN Support

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a Reception-aged pupil with additional needs.
• Support learning and development across the EYFS curriculum.
• Adapt classroom activities to meet the pupil's individual learning abilities.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and engagement with peers.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, changing and hygiene assistance.
• Promote independence with everyday routines and self-care skills.
• Support play-based learning, classroom participation and transitions.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Psychology, Childhood Studies, Education, Sociology or a related subject would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working with children in a nursery, primary school or childcare setting.
• An interest in child development, SEN and inclusive education.
• Comfortable providing personal care, including toileting and changing.
• Patient, nurturing and enthusiastic when working with young children.
• Understanding of early childhood development and individual learning needs.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs reach their potential.

Psychology graduates, Childhood Studies graduates, Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants and aspiring Educational Psychologists are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?

• Excellent opportunity to gain practical SEN experience.
• Ideal stepping stone towards a career in Educational Psychology or Child Development.
• Develop valuable skills in early learning, personal care and supporting independence.
• Dedicated 1:1 position where you can make a genuine difference.
• Gain experience within a supportive mainstream primary school.
• 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