EYFS Teaching Assistant
Location: Rugby (CV22)
Pay: £395-£430 (Weekly Take Home after Tax and NI)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: 28/04/2025 (After Easter)
Do you have experience supporting young children with Autism and speech and language needs?
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced EYFS Teaching Assistant to support children with Autism, non-verbal communication needs, and speech & language development in a nurturing early years setting. This role requires experience with Makaton and a strong understanding of communication strategies to help children build essential language and social skills.
About the Role
Supporting children in an EYFS setting with Autism and non-verbal communication needs.
Using Makaton and other communication strategies to develop speech and language skills.
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans.
Creating a structured, engaging, and inclusive environment to promote development.
Encouraging social interaction, confidence, and independence in daily routinesKey Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to children with speech and language needs
Use Makaton, PECS, and other visual communication aids to support language development
Assist in delivering engaging and sensory-friendly activities tailored to individual needs
Work collaboratively with teachers, speech and language therapists, and SENCOs...