Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Resource Base / SEND Learning Support Assistant - SN15

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and creating an inclusive learning environment? My client, a vibrant and supportive primary school, is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Teaching Assistant to join their specialized Resource Base team. This is your chance to make a real difference by empowering young learners with Communication and Interaction difficulties to thrive in both their academic and personal growth.

Why You Should Apply

• Be part of a close-knit, dynamic team: Collaborate with experienced teachers and TAs in a supportive and friendly environment.
• Specialized and impactful work: Support up to 20 EYFS/KS1 children with EHCPs in a dedicated Resource Base.
• Consistent hours: Work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time.
• Professional development: Access growth opportunities and training, including potential NVQ3 qualifications.
• Positive work-life balance: Paid for 5.7 weeks holiday and work a term-time schedule.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting children with Communication and Interaction difficulties in the classroom and during targeted interventions.
• Leading small group sessions and 1:1 interventions to promote learning and development.
• Collaborating with the Resource Base Manager, teachers, and TAs to deliver tailored learning plans.
• Encouraging positive behavior and promoting the school’s Values for Life and Learning.
• Contributing to planning, assessment, and feedback for individual student progress.
• Providing care and support during lunch and break times.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Have proven experience supporting children with SEND, especially ASD or Communication and Interaction needs.
• Excel in communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Be patient, flexible, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate ICT confidence and the ability to implement intervention strategies effectively.

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

- Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

- Permanent job roles

- Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process

- Working to Agency Workers Regulations

- Interview preparation, advice and support

- Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay