SEN Support TA - EYFS Based

South End Infant School, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 Annually (FTE)

SEN Support TA - EYFS Based job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed SEN Support Teaching Assistant to provide enhanced support within our EYFS provision. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Experience of supporting children in the Early Years stage would be desirable.

The role will involve working closely with pupils to support their learning, communication, development and wellbeing, enabling them to access the EYFS curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The postholder will work collaboratively with the SENDCo, EYFS team and class teachers, contributing to the implementation of appropriate support strategies, monitoring pupil progress and promoting positive outcomes for children with special educational needs.

We are looking for someone who is nurturing, patient, adaptable and committed to inclusive practice, with a strong understanding of the individual needs of young children.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South End Infant School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: South End Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-end-infant-school

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