SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years Support (EYFS)

SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years Support (EYFS)
Location: Worthing
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time; Long-term

Are you passionate about supporting young children with special educational needs at the earliest stages of their development?

GSL Education are currently seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to provide dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) support in a school located in Worthing, starting September 2025.

Role Overview:

This rewarding role involves supporting children in Nursery and Reception with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays. Your support will help lay a strong foundation for their learning, social development, and overall well-being.

Your Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years Support (EYFS):

• Support pupils in EYFS with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted interventions.
• Use age-appropriate strategies and resources to promote engagement and progress.
• Encourage speech, communication, and early learning through play-based activities.
• Foster a calm, supportive, and inclusive early years environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour, reporting regularly to staff and parents.

SEN TA- EYFS Requirements:

• Experience working with children in EYFS, particularly those with SEN.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent in childcare or teaching support are desirable but not essential.
• A degree in Psychology, SEN, Counselling or a similar field is desirable but not mandatory.
• A caring, patient, and playful approach to early years learning.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework and developmental milestones.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why choose GSL Education:

• Competitive daily pay and long-term opportunities.
• Friendly and knowledgeable consultants who understand early years settings.
• A wide choice of SEN and mainstream schools across Worthing.
• Free CPD and professional development to support your growth.

Help shape young lives in Worthing – don’t miss out! If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference from day one, apply today as a SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years Support (EYFS)!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years Support (EYFS) role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.