1:1 SEN TA

Long Term Futures; Redditch; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Free CPD courses

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Long Term Futures in Redditch is seeking a Year 2 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 2 within a Year 1 class from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role focuses on 1:1 assistance, communication, and access to learning.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals in a nurturing school environment that values patience and consistent routines to help the pupil reach their learning goals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in primary schools.
• Experience with Autism (ASD), including non-verbal pupils.
• Confident providing dedicated 1:1 support.
• Familiar with communication strategies (Makaton/PECS/visual timetables).

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's needs.
• Adapt activities to access Year 1 curriculum.
• Support communication using visual strategies.
• Encourage engagement, independence and positive interactions.
• Implement structured routines to reduce anxiety.
• Collaborate with class teacher, SENCO and external professionals.
• Promote emotional regulation and inclusive learning.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Communication

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Visual Timetables

Now & Next Boards

Job description

Year 2 SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Redditch, B97
• Contract: Long-term/Permanent
• Weekly Pay: £500–£525
• Start Date: September 2026
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

The Opportunity

Long Term Futures are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Year 1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in the Redditch area from September 2026. This is a full-time 1:1 role supporting a pupil currently in Year 2, who accesses learning within the Year 1 classroom due to their individual needs. The pupil has Autism (ASD), is mostly non-verbal, and requires patient, consistent support to access learning, develop communication skills, and engage positively throughout the school day. The school offers a highly supportive environment, with experienced staff and an inclusive ethos centred around helping every child achieve their full potential.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to the pupil's individual learning and communication needs
• Adapt classroom activities to enable the pupil to access the Year 1 curriculum at an appropriate level
• Support communication through visual strategies and other appropriate communication approaches
• Encourage engagement, independence, and positive interactions throughout the school day
• Implement structured routines to provide consistency and reduce anxiety
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to support pupil progress
• Promote emotional regulation, wellbeing, and inclusion through a calm and nurturing approach

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school setting
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), particularly non-verbal or minimally verbal children
• Confident providing dedicated 1:1 support
• Understanding of strategies that support communication, sensory regulation, and emotional development
• Experience using Makaton, PECS, Visual Timetables, Now & Next Boards, or similar communication strategies is highly desirable
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external professionals

Why Long Term Futures?

• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process
• Access to free CPD, including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding training
• Long-term/permanent opportunities within supportive primary schools
• A personalised approach focused on finding the right school for your experience and career aspirations

All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.

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.