Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Islington

Contract: Full time, term time

Start date: Monday 23 Feb or ASAP

Pay: £500 per week PAYE

This Ofsted Graded GOOD primary school in Islington is seeking a dedicated Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years provision. The role is well suited to someone with a strong interest in early childhood development and inclusive education, particularly for pupils with additional needs at the start of their learning journey.

The role

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCo and specialist professionals to support children with a range of needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD, sensory processing needs and developmental delay. Support is delivered through structured, play-based learning that promotes communication, emotional regulation and early independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support within the Early Years setting
• Supporting children to access the curriculum through play-based, child-centred learning
• Assisting with communication, social interaction and emotional development
• Helping children to establish routines and build early independence skills
• Supporting with personal care where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times
• Promoting positive behaviour and a calm, nurturing learning environment

The school

The school offers:

• A well-resourced Early Years environment
• A strong culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Supportive leadership with a clear focus on staff wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and SEND-focused training

The ideal candidate

This role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced in Early Years and/or SEND support, or keen to develop in this area
• Patient, reflective and motivated by inclusive practice
• Confident supporting children with complex developmental and personal care needs
• Able to respond calmly and consistently to behaviour and emotional challenges
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute meaningfully at a crucial stage of a child's development within a school community that places inclusion, early intervention and pupil wellbeing at the centre of its work.

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