EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Personal Care
Camden, North London
£100–£110 per day PAYE, depending on experience
Full-time | Long-term | EYFS
Parker Smith Inclusion is working with a welcoming primary school in Camden that is looking for an experienced EYFS 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide consistent, individual support for a young child with complex SEND.
This is a hands-on role where relationship-building, patience and consistency really matter. The child has high and complex needs, is non-verbal and requires significant support throughout the school day, including personal care.
The school is looking for someone who understands that communication does not always happen through words and who can remain calm, attentive and reassuring when a child is struggling to regulate.
The role
Working closely with the EYFS team and wider SEND staff, you will:
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Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the child's time in school
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Support communication, engagement and emotional regulation
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Help the child access appropriate EYFS learning and play activities
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Respond calmly and safely to behaviours that may arise from communication difficulties or dysregulation
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Provide personal care, including changing, alongside another member of staff where required
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Support physical and sensory needs throughout the day
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Help establish predictable routines and a sense of safety
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Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to follow agreed strategies and support plans
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Build a secure and trusting relationship while encouraging appropriate independence
Who would suit this role?
This position would particularly suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or 1:1 Support Assistant who has previously supported children with complex needs.
Essential:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND
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Comfortable providing personal care
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Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
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Confident supporting a child who may display behaviours that challenge
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Able to build trust while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
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Committed to providing reliable, long-term support
Desirable:
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Experience supporting non-verbal children
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Experience with complex needs within EYFS or primary education
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Knowledge of communication, sensory or emotional regulation strategies
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Experience in a specialist SEND setting or with children who require a high level of individual support
Why consider this role?
For the right person, this is an opportunity to provide something incredibly important: consistency.
Rather than supporting several pupils across a classroom, you will have the opportunity to understand one child's communication, routines, triggers and progress in depth. Your support can help them feel safer at school, access their environment and gradually develop their independence.
Why Parker Smith Inclusion?
Parker Smith Inclusion specialises exclusively in SEND and inclusive education. We take the time to understand your experience, the type of environment you work best in and what you want from your next role.
You can expect honest advice, transparent communication and ongoing support throughout your placement. This role is paid via PAYE, with no umbrella companies.
If you have experience supporting children with complex SEND and are comfortable with personal care, I would be very happy to speak with you about the role.
Apply today or contact Zack at Parker Smith Inclusion for a confidential conversation.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where applicable.