EYFS SEND TA – Peterborough

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEND

Job Branch & Location

Cambridgeshire - Dogsthorpe

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£95 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

A supportive and inclusive SEND school in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from between September to December. This role would be ideal for someone with experience supporting children within an EYFS curriculum who is looking to transfer their skills to working with older students with SEND.

The school provides tailored support for learners with a range of additional needs, helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work together to create a structured, nurturing environment where students can build confidence, independence, and essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of older pupils with SEND.
  • Adapt learning activities and break down tasks into manageable steps to help students access the curriculum successfully.
  • Use a range of strategies, including visual supports, modelling, practical activities, and clear communication, to encourage participation and understanding.
  • Provide one-to-one and small-group support, reinforcing key learning objectives and promoting student confidence.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence through consistent, patient, and supportive guidance.
  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where students feel valued and motivated to achieve their potential.

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with children in an EYFS, school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or educational setting.
  • An understanding of how to support learners with additional needs and adapt approaches to meet individual requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
  • Confidence supporting learning through structured activities, clear instructions, and practical demonstrations.
  • Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, Childcare qualification, Youth Work qualification, or equivalent transferable experience.
  • A willingness to learn, develop new skills, and support older students as they progress through their education.
Job Reference: JT25HL157745

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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