Job description
EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Seamer, North Yorkshire
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
GSL Education are looking for a nurturing EYFS Teaching Assistant to support early learners in a specialist SEND environment in Seamer. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys play-based learning and developmental support.
About the School
• A warm, child-centred early years provision with a focus on communication and sensory learning.
• Uses structured routines, language-rich activities and creative play to support development.
• Encourages independence and early emotional regulation.
• Highly collaborative team with excellent mentoring and support.
Responsibilities
* Support 3–5-year-olds with early learning goals
* Assist with phonics, early numeracy and communication work
* Use sensory strategies and visuals to aid understanding
* Promote social interaction and positive behaviour
* Work closely with the EYFS lead and SEN team
Requirements
* Experience in an EYFS or nursery setting
* Understanding of early SEND needs
* Patient, caring and child-focused
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.