Early Years Assistant

About the Role

SEN Teaching Assistant – Early Years at a supportive Early Years SEN School in Brent. The position supports children aged 3‑5 years within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and provides personalised support for pupils with Autism and complex learning needs.

• Support EYFS pupils with Autism and complex needs, delivering one‑to‑one and small‑group support in line with EHCPs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering play‑based, sensory‑rich, and differentiated learning activities.
• Use PECS, Makaton, and other communication strategies to support early language development.
• Support pupils with personal care needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Promote early communication, independence, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and progress tracking, sharing daily feedback with parents and staff.

• Early Years experience, ideally within a nursery, EYFS class, SEN setting, or early intervention provision.
• Hold a Level 3 CACHE qualification in Early Years (or equivalent), or have strong relevant experience.
• Be confident supporting children with Autism, sensory processing needs, and significant communication delay.
• Be comfortable assisting with personal care.
• Be patient, nurturing, reliable, and a strong team player.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).

• Speech and Language Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Inclusion Practitioner

• Creating a happy, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Building on prior learning through strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals.
• Establishing solid foundations in functional communication, independence, and self‑care.
• Offering a wide range of enriching and meaningful experiences.
• Supporting holistic development – social, physical, emotional, and cognitive.
• Celebrating each child’s achievements alongside their families.
• Regularly reviewing individual needs to ensure highly personalised learning.
• Promoting equality, inclusion, and anti‑discriminatory practice.

• Prime location near Neasden Underground Station with excellent transport links.
• A respectful, collaborative, and supportive staff culture.
• Daily access to in‑house therapists and SEN specialists.
• Purpose‑built facilities and resources designed for Early Years SEN learners.
• Strong professional development and progression opportunities, including potential permanent employment.

If you are interested, please click the apply button or contact Meryl Mc Arthur on | Ext: 1064
. The role is temporary unless otherwise stated.

Axcis Education is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on their behalf.