Description Pensans School is seeking to appoint a SEND Support Assistant to join our EYFS team supporting children in our nursery and in particular children with communication and interaction difficulties and a high level of sensory needs. We are looking for someone who is dedicated and skilled and has a genuine passion for working with EYFS children with SEN. The successful candidate will be able to dynamically mould our provision to meet the personalised needs of our children and champion all children to be the best they can be. This particular role involves working 1:1 with children with communication and interaction difficulties, sensory needs and intimate care, as well as at times working with all children in the nursery. All successful candidates will have an EYFS level 3 qualification that is recognised by the DFE and have high expectations and skills in positive behaviour management. They must also have previous experience of working in an EYFS setting with children who have SEND and have proven experience working with children with communication and interaction needs. They must be strong team players and will need to be effective communicators as the role entails working closely with parents and outside agencies as well as other staff members and children. It is essential that they can follow and adapt planning to individual need, assess outcomes and acknowledge next steps in partnership with the class teacher. When writing your application please refer to the essential and desirable criteria in the applicant’s pack. If you feel you have the qualities to make a difference to the lives of our children, we would very much like to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs Katie Mungles (EYFS Lead) (kmunglespensans.tpacademytrust.org ). Link to apply - https://www.tpacademytrust.org/eyfs-nursery-send-support-assistant-pensans-school-1 We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Madron Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8UH Contact detail: Caroline Watling Email: cwatlingpensans.tpacademytrust.org Website: www.pensans.primary.co.uk