SEN Reception Teaching Assistant - #2169668

Experienced Reception SEND Teaching Assistant - Whalley Range | After Half Term Start

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming primary school in Whalley Range that is looking for an experienced and dedicated Reception SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term.

The school is seeking a nurturing and proactive Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities within an EYFS setting. The successful candidate will help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment, supporting pupils to develop their communication, independence and early learning skills.

The successful Reception SEND Teaching Assistant will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND within Reception or EYFS.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Support children's communication, interaction, emotional regulation and social development.
• Assist with classroom activities, early phonics, communication and play-based learning.
• Use a patient, nurturing and consistent approach to supporting behaviour and engagement.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to implement appropriate support strategies.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements:

• Have previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, ideally within EYFS or Reception.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of children's additional needs and individual learning differences.
• Be patient, adaptable and confident supporting pupils with a range of needs.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check.
• Provide suitable references covering recent experience.
• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting young children's development and looking for a Reception-based role in Whalley Range starting after half term, please email your CV/personal statement to or call

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