EYFS SEN TA
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £500 to £520 a week |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SOLIHULL |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Dec 2026 |
Summary
EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception Support
- Location: Sheldon, Birmingham, B26
- Weekly Pay: £500-£525
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm
Long Term Futures are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and experienced EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Sheldon, Birmingham, B26.
This is a full-time opportunity supporting children within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), particularly Reception, helping pupils with additional learning, communication and developmental needs access the curriculum and develop essential early learning skills.
The successful candidate will have previous SEN support experience, with experience working in EYFS or Reception highly desirable. You will provide a combination of 1:1 support, small-group interventions and general classroom assistance, encouraging communication, independence, confidence and positive engagement through play-based learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted SEN support within an EYFS and Reception setting
- Support children with additional learning, communication and developmental needs
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual pupil needs
- Assist the class teacher with daily classroom routines and learning activities
- Support speech, language and communication development
- Encourage learning through play-based, practical and sensory activities
- Help children develop social interaction, emotional regulation and independence
- Use visual timetables, Makaton and other communication strategies where appropriate
- Support early literacy, phonics, numeracy and fine motor development
- Help children manage transitions, routines and classroom expectations
- Work towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes, where applicable
- Work closely with the Reception teacher, SENCO and wider support team
What the School is Looking For
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN or additional learning needs
- EYFS or Reception experience is highly desirable
- Good understanding of the EYFS Framework and play-based learning
- Confidence providing 1:1, small-group and classroom support
- Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties or developmental delays would be beneficial
- Knowledge of early communication strategies, including Makaton or visual supports
- Experience supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Understanding of early phonics, literacy and numeracy development
- A patient, nurturing and enthusiastic approach
- Ability to build positive relationships with young children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
- Available to start ASAP
About the School
- Welcoming mainstream primary school in Sheldon, Birmingham, B26
- Established EYFS provision with two Reception classes
- Bright, open-plan Reception classrooms with access to creative learning areas
- Dedicated outdoor learning space encouraging exploration and physical development
- Strong emphasis on play-based learning, communication and independence
- Book-inspired, language-rich EYFS curriculum
- Incorporates Makaton and visual communication strategies to support pupils' understanding
- Dedicated SEN support staff and experienced SEND leadership
- Inclusive approach to supporting children with additional learning and developmental needs
- Strong focus on positive relationships, emotional wellbeing and successful transitions into school
- Supportive staff team committed to helping every child reach their potential
Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.