Eyfs teaching assistant

Job Description

EYFS Teaching Assistants - Nursery (SEN Support)

Location: Wakefield WF2 & surrounding areas Contract: Supply (via agency) - Day-to-day, short-term & long-term Start: Immediate & ongoing Pay: £93-£110 per day (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are recruiting enthusiastic, nurturing and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to work on supply in primary school nursery classes across the Wakefield WF2 area. You will be supporting children aged 3-5, including those with additional needs such as speech and language delay, ASD, sensory needs, developmental delay, or social-emotional needs.

Schools in the WF2 area include inclusive settings with nursery provision and SEND support structures, such as those around Field Lane, Wrenthorpe and surrounding Wakefield communities .

Key Responsibilities

• SEND Support - Provide 1:1 or small-group support for children with additional needs.
• EYFS Classroom Support - Assist with play-based learning, continuous provision and outdoor activities.
• Communication & Language Development - Model language, use visuals, and support early communication.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation - Use positive, nurturing strategies to help children feel safe and settled.
• Routine & Transitions - Support children through daily routines such as arrival, tidy-up time and outdoor play.
• Safeguarding - Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with nursery-aged children
• Experience supporting SEND (ASD, speech delay, sensory needs, SEMH)
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
• Reliability and professionalism when working on supply

Requirements

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare, Early Years, or Teaching Assistant
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Up-to-date safeguarding training
• Right to work in the UK
• SEND-related training (e.g., Makaton, PECS, Team Teach) is desirable but not essential

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities for long-term SEND placements
• Supportive agency team
• Competitive daily rates
• Experience across a range of inclusive Wakefield primary schools

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting young children and want to make a real difference in early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or request a call-back to discuss roles in the Wakefield WF2 area.

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 interview

Veritas 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.'