SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years Foundation Stage

SEN Teaching Assistant - Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Location: Bradford

Contract: Full-time, term-time only Start date: September 2026

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated specialist team in a well-established SEN school in Bradford. This role focuses primarily on supporting pupils within our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), many of whom have complex learning needs, communication differences, sensory needs, or developmental delays.

About the Role

As part of our EYFS team, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, structured and engaging learning environment. You will work closely with teachers, therapists and support staff to deliver personalised learning experiences that help each child develop communication, independence, social interaction and early learning skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, child-centred support to pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Implement individual support strategies and contribute to the graduated approach
• Support children with communication, sensory regulation, play-based learning and early literacy/numeracy
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals
• Assist with personal care routines where required
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive classroom environment
• Build positive relationships with families and contribute to progress reviews

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with SEN pupils, ideally in EYFS
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of early childhood development
• Knowledge of autism, speech & language needs, sensory processing or developmental delay is highly desirable
• Willingness to undertake relevant training (e.g., PECS, Makaton, sensory integration approaches)

📩 How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience with EYFS and SEN to (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'