SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant - Redbridge

Are you passionate about helping young children with additional needs build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy their early learning experiences?

Do you have experience supporting children with special educational needs, physical disabilities or developmental delays? If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference every day, this could be the role for you!

Role: SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant
Salary: £18,135 - £23,400 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time
Length: Permanent
Location: London Borough of Redbridge

Academics are currently recruiting for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Redbridge. Working within an Early Years setting, you will support young children with additional needs during a particularly important stage of their development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with younger children and wants to help them develop their communication, social skills, confidence and independence in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

• Full-time SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant position in Redbridge.
• Providing individual support to children with a range of additional needs, including physical disabilities, ASD and developmental delays.
• Helping children access classroom activities, play-based learning and early developmental opportunities.
• Supporting communication, social interaction, sensory development and independence.
• Assisting with mobility and personal care where required.
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to support each child's individual needs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging environment where every child feels safe and supported.

Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for supporting young children with special educational needs.
• Experience working with children with SEN, physical needs or disabilities is highly desirable.
• A patient, nurturing and attentive approach, with the ability to adapt to individual needs.
• Comfortable supporting with personal care and mobility where required.
• Experience in a primary school, nursery or care setting would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A reliable and committed approach to a full-time, permanent position in Redbridge.

Who Would This Role Suit?

This position could be particularly well suited to aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, occupational therapists or speech and language therapists looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience supporting young children with additional needs.

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity in Redbridge, apply today or get in touch with Academics to find out more.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.