Location: Hounslow West London
Contract: Full-time Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / Next Term
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience
A friendly and inclusive primary school in the London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a dedicated EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join its Early Years team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support young children with additional needs in a nurturing and structured learning environment.
The school is a welcoming community-focused primary that values inclusion diversity and early intervention. The Early Years Foundation Stage is well-organised and child-centred with a strong emphasis on communication social development and emotional wellbeing. Staff work collaboratively to ensure all children feel safe supported and ready to learn.
The leadership team is approachable and supportive and SEN provision is well established with strong guidance from the SENCo and close links to external professionals.
You will work with children in Nursery or Reception who have a range of Special Educational Needs including autism spectrum condition speech and language needs sensory processing difficulties and developmental delay. Support will be provided on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
You will help children to:
Access learning through play-based activities
Develop communication and interaction skills
Regulate emotions and behaviour
Build independence and confidence
Deliver personalised SEN support aligned with EHCPs and individual plans
Support access to the EYFS curriculum
Use visual timetables routines and sensory strategies
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Support transitions throughout the school day
Assist with personal care and toileting where required
Observe monitor and record progress
Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards
The successful candidate will:
Have experience supporting children with SEN ideally in EYFS
Be patient calm and nurturing
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Be flexible proactive and reliable
Be committed to safeguarding and inclusion
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Ongoing EYFS and SEN training
Strong leadership and mentoring
Well-resourced learning spaces
Opportunities for professional development
This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in early childhood education.
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