SEN Teaching Assistant – EYFS

Desian Education are proud to be supporting an extremely inclusive and supportive nursery and forest school in Warrington, with excellent transport links.

The setting are looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated EYFS team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with the position expected to run until at least the end of the academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced and collaborative team within a unique setting that combines high-quality Early Years provision with outdoor and forest school learning.

Your New Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within the nursery alongside an experienced EYFS team, helping to create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive environment where every child is supported to develop and thrive.

You will build strong, positive relationships with pupils and work closely with teachers to support their learning, development and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across the nursery and wider EYFS setting.
• Promoting positive relationships, independence and confidence.
• Supporting children through forest school and OPAL learning.
• Developing pupils’ fine motor, social and emotional skills.
• Supporting guided reading and early writing activities.
• Using learning through play to promote learning and development.
• Providing additional support to children with SEN, including pupils with ASD and mobility needs.
• Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the EYFS team.
• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.

The setting has a high proportion of pupils with additional needs, making this an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about SEN and enjoys working in a child-centred environment.

With a strong focus on outdoor learning and learning through play, no two days will be the same, giving you the opportunity to develop your EYFS experience while making a genuine difference to young children’s development.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Full Right to Work in the UK.
• At least NVQ Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning and Development or equivalent.
• Referenceable experience supporting children aged 0–5 years.
• Previous experience working with SEN is advantageous, particularly ASD.
• A willingness to undergo an Enhanced Children’s DBS check.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children in their early years.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A full-time, long-term contract running until at least the end of the academic year.
• Full holiday entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free training and ongoing professional development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced Desian Education consultant.
• Access to exclusive teaching vacancies.
• Desian Education’s Refer a Friend scheme.