At Ortus Recruitment, we pride ourselves on providing specialised and high-quality support to both our candidates and our clients. Our main aim is to work in collaboration with Primary and SEN schools and bring them together with individual’s who are passionate about working within the education sector. We are currently looking for an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a child with challenging behaviour and non-verbal autism.

Details about 1:1 Early Years Role:

• Mon-Fri, 8:30am – 3:45pm
• No weekends
• Term time, Long-term, Full-time
• £425-£525 per week (PAYE)
• Potential to be placed on teacher training programme
• Generous referral scheme
• Continuous support/advice from specialist consultants

Responsibilities of Early Years Assistant:

• Support on a 1:1 basis with child with ASC and challenging behaviour
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• Encourage learning through play and sensory activities
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Observe and assess children’s development and progress
• Collaborate with other educators to plan and coordinate activities and events
• Maintain accurate records of children’s attendance, progress, and incidents
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s development and any concerns

Skill Requirements for Early Years Assistant:

• Strong knowledge of child development theories and practices
• Adept understanding of EYFS framework
• Experience working with autistic children
• Behaviour management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and understanding towards young children
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of children and the program

Ortus Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to posts through Ortus Recruitment must undertake or have undertaken the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.

If you believe to be a good match for this role, apply with your full CV today!