EYFS Teaching Assistant – Primary School with SEN Focus (Wood Green, North London)

Location: Wood Green North London
Position: EYFS Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate or Next Academic Term
Salary: Competitive based on experience

School Overview

This highly regarded primary school in Wood Green has a strong EYFS department and an inclusive ethos supporting pupils from Nursery to Reception with a focus on early learning emotional wellbeing and social development. The school serves a diverse community and values collaboration between staff families and external specialists.

The EYFS classrooms are well-resourced and designed to encourage exploration creativity and independence. Teaching Assistants are integral to the team supporting pupils learning behaviour and personal development.

With a growing number of pupils requiring SEN support including speech and language needs developmental delay and emotional or behavioural challenges the school is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate EYFS Teaching Assistant.

Role Purpose

The EYFS Teaching Assistant will support children aged 35 in Nursery and Reception helping them develop confidence independence and key early learning skills. You will assist with teacher-led lessons and child-initiated play while providing targeted support to pupils who need additional help.

A key part of this role involves working with children with SEN EAL and additional learning needs ensuring they can access learning effectively and feel included within the classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support EYFS curriculum delivery through structured and play-based activities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for children needing extra help

• Assist with phonics early reading writing and numeracy skills

• Support pupils with SEN and emotional or behavioural challenges

• Promote positive behaviour emotional regulation and independence

• Support daily classroom routines transitions and activities

• Assist with outdoor learning physical development and creative play

• Observe assess and record childrens progress

• Collaborate with teachers EYFS staff SENCO and parents

• Support personal care needs where necessary

• Follow safeguarding health and safety procedures

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a nurturing reliable and patient EYFS Teaching Assistant with a strong interest in Early Years and SEN support.

Candidates should have:

• Experience in EYFS or early years settings

• Understanding of the EYFS framework and child development

• Experience or enthusiasm for SEN support and inclusion

• Calm consistent and empathetic approach

• Strong communication teamwork and organisational skills

• Flexibility and resilience in a busy classroom environment

Training and Development

The school provides:

• EYFS-focused induction and CPD

• SEN and inclusion training

• Behaviour management and emotional wellbeing strategies

• Safeguarding and child protection updates

There are opportunities to progress to SEN TA HLTA or teaching roles.

What the School Offers

• Supportive and experienced leadership

• Inclusive and child-focused ethos

• Well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments

• Commitment to staff development and wellbeing

• A rewarding role contributing to childrens growth and confidence

Safeguarding

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.