EYFS Teaching Assistant Location: Northfield, B31 Weekly Pay: £460 - £500 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, long-term (Full Academic Year)

A rewarding Early Years role supporting Reception children who need calm, consistent, and nurturing support to thrive. Long Term Futures is seeking a compassionate and experienced Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive Early Years setting in Northfield. The role involves supporting several pupils with emerging social communication needs, as well as providing more focused support for a child with an EHCP related to emotional regulation and past trauma. The school is particularly eager to meet candidates with a strong EYFS background, Early Years qualifications, or previous experience supporting young children with additional needs.

About the Role You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and wider EYFS team to help pupils feel emotionally secure, confident and ready to learn. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 support for a reception child who has experienced trauma and requires calm, consistent emotional reassurance. Supporting small groups and individual pupils showing early signs of autism, focusing on communication, social interaction and engagement. Using play-based strategies, visual aids and structured routines to help children access learning. Supporting be...