Primary - Sen Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a caring, committed and skilled 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child joining our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in September.

This rewarding role will involve working closely with a little girl who has:

• Significant speech, language and social communication needs
• Sensory processing and emotional regulation difficulties
• Medical and physical needs, including being PEG fed

You will play a vital part in helping her access learning, develop communication skills, and feel safe, supported and included within the school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support within Pre-school/EYFS/KS1 provision
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social interaction
• Assist with medical care, including PEG feeding (training will be provided if required)
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCo, therapists and external professionals
• Adapt activities and learning to meet the child’s individual needs
• Promote independence, wellbeing and inclusion

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in Pre-school/EYFS settings
• Previous experience supporting children with complex needs, particularly speech and language or social communication difficulties
• A medical background, or experience supporting children with medical needs (desirable)
• A willingness to learn and undertake specialist training, including medical procedures
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and specialist training
• The chance to make a real difference in a child’s life

Safeguarding Statement

The LTA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and all safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.