Level 3 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 184293 |
Summary
Level 3 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30
Daily Rate: £105 per day
Support. Nurture. Empower.
Are you a compassionate and qualified Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in early childhood education? We are working with a warm, inclusive primary school in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, who are seeking a Level 3 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a young child with autism and additional needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
This long-term opportunity offers a meaningful role at the heart of a supportive school community, where your experience and care will help set the foundation for a child's educational journey.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide dedicated 1:1 support, tailoring activities to meet the pupil's individual needs and learning style
Provide dedicated 1:1 support, tailoring activities to meet the pupil's individual needs and learning style
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Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, with professionalism and sensitivity
Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, with professionalism and sensitivity
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Promote communication and interaction, potentially using visual aids, PECS, or Makaton
Promote communication and interaction, potentially using visual aids, PECS, or Makaton
-
Support emotional regulation and respond calmly to sensory behaviours or triggers
Support emotional regulation and respond calmly to sensory behaviours or triggers
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Collaborate with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to implement consistent and effective support strategies
Collaborate with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to implement consistent and effective support strategies
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
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Qualified to Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
Qualified to Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
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Experienced in working with young children with autism or complex needs
Experienced in working with young children with autism or complex needs
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Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
-
Confident supporting personal care routines as part of everyday school life
Confident supporting personal care routines as part of everyday school life
-
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Desirable (but not essential)
-
Familiarity with communication systems such as PECS or Makaton
Familiarity with communication systems such as PECS or Makaton
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Training in behaviour support (e.g. , Team-Teach or equivalent)
Training in behaviour support (e.g. , Team-Teach or equivalent)
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Previous experience within an EYFS or SEN specialist setting
Previous experience within an EYFS or SEN specialist setting
What We Offer
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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
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Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
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A welcoming and inclusive school environment where your work truly matters
A welcoming and inclusive school environment where your work truly matters
Safeguarding Commitment
This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and safer recruitment practices. Where applicable, overseas police checks may also be required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business for the purposes of this vacancy.
Ready to make an impact from day one? Apply now and help shape a positive start for a child who needs it most.
Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30
Daily Rate: £105 per day
Support. Nurture. Empower.
Are you a compassionate and qualified Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in early childhood education? We are working with a warm, inclusive primary school in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, who are seeking a Level 3 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a young child with autism and additional needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
This long-term opportunity offers a meaningful role at the heart of a supportive school community, where your experience and care will help set the foundation for a child's educational journey.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide dedicated 1:1 support, tailoring activities to meet the pupil's individual needs and learning style
Provide dedicated 1:1 support, tailoring activities to meet the pupil's individual needs and learning style
-
Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, with professionalism and sensitivity
Assist with personal care routines, including toileting, with professionalism and sensitivity
-
Promote communication and interaction, potentially using visual aids, PECS, or Makaton
Promote communication and interaction, potentially using visual aids, PECS, or Makaton
-
Support emotional regulation and respond calmly to sensory behaviours or triggers
Support emotional regulation and respond calmly to sensory behaviours or triggers
-
Collaborate with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to implement consistent and effective support strategies
Collaborate with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to implement consistent and effective support strategies
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
-
Qualified to Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
Qualified to Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
-
Experienced in working with young children with autism or complex needs
Experienced in working with young children with autism or complex needs
-
Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
Patient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs
-
Confident supporting personal care routines as part of everyday school life
Confident supporting personal care routines as part of everyday school life
-
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Desirable (but not essential)
-
Familiarity with communication systems such as PECS or Makaton
Familiarity with communication systems such as PECS or Makaton
-
Training in behaviour support (e.g. , Team-Teach or equivalent)
Training in behaviour support (e.g. , Team-Teach or equivalent)
-
Previous experience within an EYFS or SEN specialist setting
Previous experience within an EYFS or SEN specialist setting
What We Offer
-
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
-
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
-
A welcoming and inclusive school environment where your work truly matters
A welcoming and inclusive school environment where your work truly matters
Safeguarding Commitment
This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and safer recruitment practices. Where applicable, overseas police checks may also be required.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business for the purposes of this vacancy.
Ready to make an impact from day one? Apply now and help shape a positive start for a child who needs it most.