Early Years Teaching Assistant

• 1:1 SEN Support (Nursery)
• Shepherd's Bush, West London
• Full-time
• Term-time
• Immediate Start

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded primary school located in the Shepherd's Bush area of West London. The school is part of a well-established multi-academy trust and is known for its genuine, lived commitment to inclusion.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pre-verbal child with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within the nursery setting. This is a meaningful, hands-on role working closely with the class teacher, SENCo and wider team to ensure the child receives consistent, high-quality support tailored to their individual communication and developmental needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering focused 1:1 support for a pre-verbal child with ASC in a nursery environment
• Using and supporting augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies
• Working within the EYFS framework to promote learning, play and communication
• Collaborating closely with the SENCo, class teacher and external professionals (e.g. speech and language therapists)
• Maintaining observations, records and contributing to the child's EHCP or support plan
• Supporting the child's emotional regulation, independence and social engagement
• Building a warm, trusting relationship with the child and their family

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children with ASC, particularly those who are pre-verbal or use AAC
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years or SEN qualification (desirable but not essential with relevant experience)
• Knowledge of communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or TEACCH (desirable)
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Commitment to inclusion and a genuine passion for Early Years SEN support

The Setting

This is a warm, community-focused school that places inclusion at the core of everything it does. Located in the heart of West London, it prides itself on being calm, purposeful and ambitious — a place where children are inspired, nurtured and challenged in equal measure. The nursery is central to the school's identity, offering a stimulating, play-rich environment with strong pastoral support for both children and staff.

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.