Ortus Recruitment is seeking a talented and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join our partnered school in Streatham. This is a full-time role, starting immediately, working hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm during term time only (Monday to Friday no weekends).

The school has a very supportive and friendly senior leadership team, who offer training to candidates that want to develop within the field of education for children with special needs. Also, it is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience that will help your career long-term as the school are also willing to offer permanent contracts for candidates who perform well over a period of time. (Temp to Perm)

This is a wonderful opportunity for candidates who are passionate about working with young children and making a real difference in their lives. This is a very fulfilling role in a great environment; if you have a desire to support children with special educational needs in their learning journey and have a positive, nurturing approach, then we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the classroom teacher in delivering the EYFS curriculum
• Providing individual and small group support to children with special educational needs
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of activities that meet the diverse needs of all children
• Encouraging children’s development and promoting positive behaviour
• Helping children with learning difficulties, such as Autism and Dyslexia
• Assisting with the preparation and organization of learning materials and resources
• Supporting children with physical, emotional, or social needs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of children’s progress and development

Requirements:

• Relevant experience of working with children with special educational needs in an EYFS setting
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent
• Good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and framework
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Please Note: We welcome applicants with degrees of core subjects or relevant qualifications for working with children.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

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

SEN EYFS TEACHING ASSISTANT | STREATHAM | IMMEDIATE START | £75- £90 PER DAY (PAYE)

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