Job Description

1:1 EYFS SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism & Non-Verbal Support)

Patient, Creative, and Nurture-Led? Make a Profound Impact Where It Matters Most.

Location: Blackpool

Setting: School Nursery / Early Years

Contract Type: Temporary, Term-Time Only

Hours: Flexible Options Available:

• Option A (Full-Time): Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Option B (Part-Time Afternoons): Monday - Friday, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  Pay Rate: 14.24 - 15.00 per hour (depending on experience)

  Start Date: ASAP (Until July 2027)

About the School: A Beacon of Nurture & Inclusivity

Situated in Blackpool, they are an inclusive, vibrant school community that firmly believes every single child deserves the absolute best start in life. Our core driver is inclusivity; they proudly welcome and celebrate children from all backgrounds, faiths, socio-economic statuses, and neurodiverse needs.

They are a nurture-led setting currently on an exciting journey with Nurture UK, actively embedding the Six Principles of Nurture into everything we do to support holistic development. Backing this up is our incredible, highly dedicated Nurture Team-a group of pastoral superheroes who will stop at nothing to support our children and their families. They firmly believe that with the right environment and tailored support, there are no limits to what a child can achieve.

The Role: What We're Looking For

We are seeking a deeply compassionate, intuitive, and dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a wonderful child in our EYFS setting who is on the Autism spectrum and is currently non-verbal.

This rewarding role requires someone who can provide consistent, prompt support and gentle encouragement, helping this child navigate their environment, communicate their needs, and engage safely with early learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prompt Support: Anticipating the child's needs and providing immediate, reassuring guidance to keep them safe, focused, and happy.

• Encouragement & Engagement: Using creative, sensory-based approaches to motivate the child and celebrate every single breakthrough, no matter how small.

• Communication Strategies: Utilising non-verbal communication tools (such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables) to help the child express themselves and understand their daily routine.

Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) and non-verbal communication needs, ideally within an Early Years or Nursery setting.

• A calm, resilient, and deeply patient nature.

• A natural alignment with our nurture-led, highly inclusive ethos.

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

• Sunday Times Top 100 Employer: We are the only education recruitment agency to be recognised for four consecutive years for our unwavering commitment to staff well-being.

• Premium CPD: Gain complimentary access to 2,500+ accredited courses via The National College, allowing you to add specialised certifications (such as Autism Awareness, PECS, or Positive Behaviour Support) to your CV ahead of the autumn interview season.

• Local Expertise: Your dedicated consultant, Kara, is an education market specialist, providing bespoke interview preparation and professional CV polishing.