Early Years Teaching Assistant

5 days ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Sense Education Full time

**Support young minds, shape bright futures — in a flexible, fulfilling role.**

Nurture potential where it matters most — in the early years.

Are you a caring, adaptable individual with experience in Early Years or Special Educational Needs (SEND)? Do you have a genuine passion for helping young children thrive at the very start of their educational journey?

Sense Education is seeking a committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Leeds. Whether you're qualified in childcare, early years, or SEND—or bring practical experience supporting young children—this is a fantastic opportunity to build your career and make a real difference every day.

**The Role**

As a Part-Time Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in giving children the best possible start in life. You’ll work in a supportive EYFS classroom, helping young learners—particularly those with additional needs—feel safe, engaged, and inspired to grow.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- **Individual & Small Group Support**: Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to children with SEND, helping them achieve developmental milestones.
- **Supporting Early Learning**: Promote early literacy, numeracy, communication, and social skills through both structured and play-based activities.
- **Inclusive Environment**: Contribute to a safe, welcoming classroom where every child is included, supported, and encouraged to take part in learning.
- **Collaboration with Teachers**: Work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to plan and deliver impactful interventions that support progress and engagement.
- **Building Relationships**: Form strong, nurturing connections with pupils, offering emotional support and encouraging confidence, regulation, and well-being.

This is a highly rewarding and varied role where you'll see the positive results of your work every single day.

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Genuinely passionate about early childhood education
- Experienced in EYFS or supporting children with SEND
- Confident in managing sensory and emotional regulation needs
- Ideally qualified in childcare, early years, or teaching assistance (not essential)
- Positive, reliable, and a strong communicator who thrives as part of a team

**The School**

Located in Leeds, this inclusive and well-resourced special school supports young children with Autism and communication needs. The staff team is experienced, nurturing, and focused on providing tailored learning and care. You’ll be joining a collaborative environment where early intervention and personalised support are at the heart of everything they do.

**Hours & Schedule**
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Full-time and part-time applicants welcome
- No weekend work

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**The Benefits**
- Weekly pay through Sense Education
- Boost your career prospects in childcare, education, or SEND
- Join a supportive, team-oriented school community
- Real potential for long-term or permanent placement
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you're ready to help shape bright futures and grow your own career in early years education — we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm

Pay: £90.00-£105.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

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