SEN Teaching Assistant

Level 3 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant – 2-Year-Old Provision Are you a warm, nurturing, and highly skilled Early Years practitioner passionate about giving young children the very best start? A vibrant and welcoming Early Years Hub in Camden is seeking a Level 3 Qualified EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant to join their exceptional 2-year-old provision. This full-time, long-term role offers a rewarding opportunity to help children with a range of early developmental needs thrive in a play-rich, child-led environment. About the Role You will be supporting children aged 2–3 years who present with early SEN indicators such as communication delays, ASD traits, sensory needs, global developmental delay, or emerging behavioural challenges. Working either 1:1 or in small groups, you will help children access learning through exploration, sensory play, and developmentally tailored activities aligned with the Birth–3 EYFS Framework. Daily tasks include supporting toileting and care routines, modelling early communication, implementing simple transitions (using Now/Next boards), and creating a nurturing atmosphere that helps children feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn. Key Responsibilities • Deliver personalised SEN support within the 2-year-old room • Use visual supports, sensory tools, and early communication prompts • Follow guidance from the SENCo, Early Years Lead, and external specialists • Contribute to observations, assessments, and developmental tracking • Support personal care, nappies, toileting, and independence-building • Promote emotional wellbeing and self-regulation in young learners Ideal Candidate • Level 3 Early Years Educator / Childcare qualification (or equivalent) • Strong experience with 2–3-year-olds in nursery or school settings • Knowledge of early childhood development, ASD indicators, and S&L needs • Comfortable with personal care routines • Calm, patient, and confident supporting children with diverse needs • Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred) Why Join This Setting? • Warm, inclusive, and collaborative team • Excellent leadership and SEN support • Opportunities for training and potential permanent progression • A caring environment rooted in child-led, play-based learning If you’re passionate about Early Years SEN and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance