£85 - £102 per day
About the Role
This full-time, temporary SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant post in Birmingham offers £85–£102 daily, starting immediately and running until July 2027. Based at a primary school in Balsall Heath, the successful candidate will support two EYFS pupils who have significant physical and medical requirements. Duties include delivering individualised assistance throughout each school day, personal care, and close collaboration with teachers, therapists and families. Applicants should be Psychology graduates, or similar, seeking specialist SEND experience before pursuing Educational or Clinical Psychology. Patience, empathy, strong communication and a calm, nurturing approach are essential, alongside the ability to work sensitively within a team.
SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant
Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain specialist experience supporting young children with complex physical and medical needs?
Would you like to build valuable school-based SEND experience before progressing into Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology or another child-focused career?
*** SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant
*** £85 - £102 per day
*** Immediate start until July 2027
*** Primary school based in Balsall Heath
*** Supporting EYFS pupils with physical and medical needs
The Role
This primary school in Balsall Heath is looking for a nurturing and experienced graduate SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant to support two children with significant physical and medical needs. You will provide individualised support throughout the school day, helping the pupils access learning and participate fully in school life. Responsibilities will include supporting mobility, communication, personal care and toileting, alongside delivering physical programmes under professional guidance. You will also monitor fatigue, adapt activities where required and encourage the children to develop their confidence and independence.
The Candidate
This role is particularly well suited to a Psychology graduate who is interested in SEND, child development, Educational Psychology or Clinical Psychology. You will be calm, patient and dependable, with previous experience supporting children or young people with additional needs. Experience supporting physical disabilities, medical needs or complex SEND would be highly advantageous. You must be confident supporting personal care and able to follow guidance carefully from teachers, healthcare professionals and other specialists. Moving and handling training would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
Requirements
- A minimum 2:2 degree, ideally in Psychology or a related subject.
- Experience working with children, ideally within SEND, care or a similar setting.
- Confidence supporting personal care, mobility, communication and physical programmes.
- A patient, nurturing and reliable approach, with moving and handling experience desirable.
- Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
The School
This welcoming primary school in Balsall Heath provides an inclusive environment where pupils with additional needs receive personalised support to help them access education and participate fully in school life. You will work alongside experienced teachers and other professionals, making this an excellent opportunity for a Psychology graduate looking to develop practical experience of SEND, child development, communication and complex needs.
How to Apply
If you are a Psychology graduate looking to gain meaningful experience supporting children with complex physical and medical needs, apply online for this SEN EYFS Teaching Assistant role by submitting your CV.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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