EYFS Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - EYFS
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Start Date: September 2026

We're working with a welcoming and nurturing Primary School in Nelson who are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their EYFS team this September. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a genuine difference, supporting young learners at such an important stage in their development.

The role:
You will be working closely with children in Early Years, supporting those with special educational needs - both 1:1 and in small groups. The school is keen to find someone who can build strong, trusting relationships and provide consistent, tailored support to help each child thrive.

What we're looking for:

Experience supporting children in EYFS, ideally within an SEN setting
A patient, empathetic and nurturing approach
Confidence supporting children with additional needs (such as ASD, speech & language, or social communication needs)
A positive attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life
Relevant qualifications or training are beneficial, but attitude and experience matter mostWhat the school offers:

A supportive and friendly team who genuinely care about their pupils and staff
A well-resourced EYFS setting
Ongoing support and development opportunities
The chance to make a meaningful impact every single dayIf you're someone who brings warmth, resilience and a real passion for supporting children with SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community