Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham B42
Daily Rate: -(Apply online only)
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term temporary
Long Term Futures is recruiting an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant / Inclusion Support Worker to join a supportive primary school with a strong focus on inclusive education.
This is a varied role working both within mainstream classrooms and in the school''s dedicated SEND Hub, supporting pupils who require additional help to access learning, communicate effectively and develop greater independence. You will work closely with children who have EHCPs, including pupils with autism, developmental delay and speech, language and communication needs.
In this role, you will:
- Provide 1:1 support for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans
- Support children with autism, developmental delay and communication needs
- Work across mainstream classrooms and the dedicated SEND Hub
- Deliver structured 1:1 and small-group interventions
- Adapt learning activities to suit individual needs and abilities
- Support communication, emotional regulation, independence and engagement
- Help pupils transition successfully between the classroom and SEND provision
- Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff
- Monitor progress and contribute to individual support strategies
We''re looking for:
- Previous experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN/SEND
- Experience working with pupils with autism, developmental or communication needs
- Confidence providing 1:1 support and delivering targeted interventions
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- An understanding of EHCP targets and individual support plans is desirable
Successful applicants will be contacted by Sam at Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
SEN Teaching Assistant | Inclusion Support Worker | SEND Teaching Assistant | Primary SEN Support | SEND Hub | Inclusion Hub | SEND Resource Base | EHCP Support | Autism Support | Developmental Delay | Speech and Language Needs | Communication Needs | SLCN | 1:1 SEN Support | Small Group Interventions | Targeted Interventions | Individual Learning Support | Emotional Regulation | Independence Support | Inclusive Education | SENCO Support | EYFS | KS1 | KS2 | Primary School | Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm | Trial Day | Perry Barr | Birmingham