Early Years / KS1 Support Assistant (SEND Experience Essential)
đź“Ť Central Islington | Mainstream Primary School
đź•’ Full-Time | Term Time Only
Are you a passionate and experienced EYFS or Key Stage 1 support professional with strong SEND experience?
A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in the heart of Central Islington is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the early stages of a child's education.
The Role
You will be supporting pupils across EYFS and/or KS1, working closely with class teachers and the SENCo to provide:
Targeted phonics support (including early reading interventions)
1:1 and small group support for pupils with complex needs
Emotional regulation and pastoral support
Tailored academic interventions to help children reach their full potential
This role requires someone nurturing, patient and proactive, who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff alike.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Proven experience within EYFS and/or KS1
Strong understanding of phonics programmes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Little Wandle or similar)
Experience supporting children with SEND, including complex needs
Confidence providing both academic and emotional support
A calm, resilient and positive approach
The School Offers:
A supportive and experienced leadership team
A strong inclusive ethos
Excellent central London location with great transport links
A collaborative working environment
If you are an enthusiastic early years or KS1 practitioner with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.
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