SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Manor Park, East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Chalk Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Location: Manor Park E12
Contract: Full time, long term (immediate start)
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE)
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The Role
A vibrant, two form entry primary school in Manor Park is seeking a committed Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to support pupils in its Early Years Foundation Stage. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver individualised support that enables every child—particularly those with ASD, speech & language needs or global developmental delay—to thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, adapting activities to match pupils’ EHCP targets
• Use visual timetables, Makaton, PECS or other AAC tools to scaffold communication
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages independence and positive behaviour
• Liaise daily with class teacher, SENCo and parents/carers, delivering concise progress updates
• Keep accurate notes to inform reviews and outside agency meetings
• Contribute to continuous provision by setting up inviting, sensory rich EYFS learning zones
About You
• Essential: Recent experience supporting children with SEN in an EYFS or primary setting
• Sound knowledge of EYFS curriculum and child centred play based approaches
• Confident using strategies for ASD, communication disorders and sensory needs
• Proactive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.
Contract: Full time, long term (immediate start)
Pay: £90 – £110 per day (PAYE)
________________________________________
The Role
A vibrant, two form entry primary school in Manor Park is seeking a committed Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to support pupils in its Early Years Foundation Stage. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver individualised support that enables every child—particularly those with ASD, speech & language needs or global developmental delay—to thrive socially, emotionally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and small group support, adapting activities to match pupils’ EHCP targets
• Use visual timetables, Makaton, PECS or other AAC tools to scaffold communication
• Foster a safe, nurturing environment that encourages independence and positive behaviour
• Liaise daily with class teacher, SENCo and parents/carers, delivering concise progress updates
• Keep accurate notes to inform reviews and outside agency meetings
• Contribute to continuous provision by setting up inviting, sensory rich EYFS learning zones
About You
• Essential: Recent experience supporting children with SEN in an EYFS or primary setting
• Sound knowledge of EYFS curriculum and child centred play based approaches
• Confident using strategies for ASD, communication disorders and sensory needs
• Proactive, resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
Additional requirements:
o References confirming suitability for role
o Commitment to Safeguarding
o Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
o Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers
About Chalk
At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.
We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.
For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.
The Legal Bit
Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.