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EYFS Teaching Assistant (1:1 / SEN & Personal Care Support)
Start Date: September 2025
Location: South Nottingham
Contract Type: Full-time Mon-Fri 8.30 am-4 pm
Contract Term: Supply
Salary: £90 -£110 per day
We are supporting a school that is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including personal care, within the Early Years setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young child's educational journey from September 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a child with SEN, ensuring they feel safe, included, and engaged.
Assist with daily routines, including feeding, toileting, and personal care needs.
Implement strategies outlined in the child's EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan).
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
Record observations and contribute to progress reviews.
Foster a positive, supportive, and nurturing environment.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Hold a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.
Have experience supporting children with additional needs and/or providing personal care.
Show empathy, patience, and a commitment to inclusive education.
Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.
Be confident using strategies to manage behaviour and support learning.
What We Offer:
A warm, inclusive, and supportive Early Years team.
Regular CPD and SEN-specific training.
Opportunities to develop within a caring and forward-thinking school.
A setting that values each child as an individual.
If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting every child to thrive, we encourage you to apply.
The benefits of registering with Tradewind:
* We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
* We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 45 to be exact!
* Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!
* Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
* Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
* Online Portal for your time sheets and log your availability
* Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first
We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates
Top rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request)
More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter
Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a 121 EYFS Teaching Assistant in Nottingham or for more information about the role, contact Rebecca Bowering on (phone number removed)
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