Reception Teaching Assistant

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception

Location: Little Lever, Bolton
Salary: 95-110 per day, dependent on experience
Contract: Long-term, full-time, with potential for a permanent position
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about Early Years and Special Educational Needs ? Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in the Little Lever area of Bolton.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a child in Reception with high-level additional needs, including significant communication difficulties.

This child requires a consistent, nurturing adult who can provide support throughout the school day while ensuring they are able to participate in learning and development opportunities alongside their peers.

The Role

• Providing consistent 1:1 support within a Reception classroom.
• Supporting a child with ASD and significant communication needs.
• Helping the child access the EYFS curriculum and play-based learning.
• Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions.
• Encouraging independence and participation.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Providing a calm, predictable and nurturing presence.

The Ideal Candidate

You will ideally have:

• Previous EYFS experience - essential.
• Experience supporting children with SEN and/or ASD.
• A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.
• A good understanding of early childhood development.
• Excellent patience and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to support both SEN needs and learning/development .
• A calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• The resilience and commitment required to provide dedicated 1:1 support.

The school is particularly keen to hear from candidates who genuinely want to develop their experience within EYFS and SEN .

Every day will be different, and progress may be measured through small but hugely important steps in communication, confidence, independence and engagement.

This is a long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you have strong EYFS experience and a passion for SEN, apply today through Tradewind Recruitment.
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