EYFS Teaching Assistant

Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant
Westminster, Central London
£110 - £125 per day | September Start | Full-Time | Long-Term

About the Role
Long Term Futures are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Westminster to recruit an Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start.
The role will involve supporting children with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide targeted support while helping pupils develop their communication, independence, and confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support
• Supporting communication and speech and language development
• Encouraging learning through play and structured activities
• Supporting social interaction and emotional regulation
• Delivering targeted interventions under the guidance of the SENCO
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Supporting children with transitions and daily routines
• Actively engaging within Early Years provision rather than simply observing

The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young children, ideally within Early Years or SEN
• Is warm, patient, and engaging
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Is confident supporting children through play-based learning
• Is proactive and willing to get involved throughout the school day
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in childcare, Early Childhood Studies, psychology, speech and language, education, or other relevant fields.
What's on Offer

• £110 - £125 per day, depending on experience
• September start
• Full-time, long-term position
• Supportive Early Years and SEND team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop specialist Early Years SEN experience

Why Long Term Futures?
Long Term Futures specialises in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We work closely with schools across London to connect talented support staff with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine impact.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.