EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant - NG18 Location: Mansfield, NG18 Weekly Rate: £105 - £115 Contract: Long-term to permanent Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only) Start Date: September 2025 Are you a nurturing and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs in Reception and Year 1? About the Role Long Term Futures are working with a well-supported primary school in NG18 to appoint an experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant. This full-time position focuses on supporting children with speech, language and communication needs, autism, and developmental delay across Reception and Year 1. You will play a vital role in promoting early communication, using tools like Makaton and visual aids, while providing both 1:1 and small group support. A calm, patient, and flexible approach is key, alongside experience working in early years and supporting SEN pupils. Key Responsibilities Support Reception and Year 1 pupils with additional needs, including ASD and communication delay Provide 1:1 and small group interventions using structured play and visual supports Use Makaton, visual timetables, and consistent routines to aid understanding Deliver personal care where required, supporting independence and daily routines Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored strategies Help create a calm, sensory-aware learning space that promotes inclusionWhat We're Looking For Le...