EYFS Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £455 to £480 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 179004 |
Summary
EYFS Teaching Assistant (SEN & Communication Support - Reception & Year 1)
Location: Rugby, CV22
Weekly Rate: £455-£480
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Long Term to Permanent
We are seeking a caring and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a mainstream primary school in Rugby (CV22). This full-time position is based across Reception and Year 1, focusing on children with speech, language and communication needs, ASD, and developmental delay.
The role involves supporting learning through play-based and structured approaches, developing early language skills, and helping pupils access daily routines in a calm and nurturing environment. Experience with Makaton, personal care, and autism support is highly desirable.
The Role:
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Support pupils in Reception and Year 1 with SEN, particularly speech & language and ASD
Support pupils in Reception and Year 1 with SEN, particularly speech & language and ASD
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Provide 1:1 and small group support focused on communication and interaction
Provide 1:1 and small group support focused on communication and interaction
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Use visual aids, Makaton, and routines to support understanding
Use visual aids, Makaton, and routines to support understanding
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Assist with personal care where necessary
Assist with personal care where necessary
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Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour through structured play
Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour through structured play
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Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
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Help create an inclusive, sensory-aware classroom environment
Help create an inclusive, sensory-aware classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate:
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Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
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Experience supporting children with SEN in Reception and/or Year 1
Experience supporting children with SEN in Reception and/or Year 1
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Makaton trained or confident using alternative communication tools
Makaton trained or confident using alternative communication tools
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Comfortable assisting with personal care
Comfortable assisting with personal care
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Calm, nurturing, and patient approach to supporting early learning
Calm, nurturing, and patient approach to supporting early learning
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Able to adapt creatively to different needs and learning styles
Able to adapt creatively to different needs and learning styles
About the School:
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Two-form entry mainstream primary school
Two-form entry mainstream primary school
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Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
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Rated 'Good' by OFSTED
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED
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Inclusive ethos with strong SEN support and experienced SENCO
Inclusive ethos with strong SEN support and experienced SENCO
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Forest School and sensory integration as part of the curriculum
Forest School and sensory integration as part of the curriculum
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Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport
Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport
Why Join Long Term Futures:
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Long-term positions with permanent potential
Long-term positions with permanent potential
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Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
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Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
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Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Our 5-Step Process:
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Apply - Send us your CV
Apply - Send us your CV
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Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
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Compliance - Quick and simple checks
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
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Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
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Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Location: Rugby, CV22
Weekly Rate: £455-£480
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Long Term to Permanent
We are seeking a caring and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a mainstream primary school in Rugby (CV22). This full-time position is based across Reception and Year 1, focusing on children with speech, language and communication needs, ASD, and developmental delay.
The role involves supporting learning through play-based and structured approaches, developing early language skills, and helping pupils access daily routines in a calm and nurturing environment. Experience with Makaton, personal care, and autism support is highly desirable.
The Role:
-
Support pupils in Reception and Year 1 with SEN, particularly speech & language and ASD
Support pupils in Reception and Year 1 with SEN, particularly speech & language and ASD
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support focused on communication and interaction
Provide 1:1 and small group support focused on communication and interaction
-
Use visual aids, Makaton, and routines to support understanding
Use visual aids, Makaton, and routines to support understanding
-
Assist with personal care where necessary
Assist with personal care where necessary
-
Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour through structured play
Encourage independence, engagement, and positive behaviour through structured play
-
Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
Work closely with class teachers and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
-
Help create an inclusive, sensory-aware classroom environment
Help create an inclusive, sensory-aware classroom environment
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
Level 2/3 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification
-
Experience supporting children with SEN in Reception and/or Year 1
Experience supporting children with SEN in Reception and/or Year 1
-
Makaton trained or confident using alternative communication tools
Makaton trained or confident using alternative communication tools
-
Comfortable assisting with personal care
Comfortable assisting with personal care
-
Calm, nurturing, and patient approach to supporting early learning
Calm, nurturing, and patient approach to supporting early learning
-
Able to adapt creatively to different needs and learning styles
Able to adapt creatively to different needs and learning styles
About the School:
-
Two-form entry mainstream primary school
Two-form entry mainstream primary school
-
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
Part of a supportive Multi-Academy Trust
-
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED
-
Inclusive ethos with strong SEN support and experienced SENCO
Inclusive ethos with strong SEN support and experienced SENCO
-
Forest School and sensory integration as part of the curriculum
Forest School and sensory integration as part of the curriculum
-
Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport
Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport
Why Join Long Term Futures:
-
Long-term positions with permanent potential
Long-term positions with permanent potential
-
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
Roles across Rugby, Coventry & surrounding areas
-
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
-
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Online timesheets and out-of-hours support
Our 5-Step Process:
-
Apply - Send us your CV
Apply - Send us your CV
-
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
-
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
Compliance - Quick and simple checks
-
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team
-
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go
Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to go