1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD/ADHD Support (Primary)

Senploy; Nechells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Aston, Birmingham. The role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD, ADHD and speech and language needs, helping access learning, develop communication and build confidence.

Previous personal care experience is desirable, with knowledge of Makaton and alternative communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) and ADHD.
• Knowledge of Makaton or willingness to train.
• Personal care duties experience.
• Experience using visual timetables and communication aids.
• Understanding of sensory processing needs and emotional regulation strategies.
• Experience in mainstream primary or SEN settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support within a mainstream primary classroom.
• Support a pupil with ASD, ADHD and speech and language needs.
• Use Makaton, visual aids and alternative communication strategies.
• Assist with personal care, maintaining the pupil's dignity, comfort and independence.
• Support speech, language and communication development through targeted activities.
• Implement strategies recommended by Speech and Language Therapists.
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning and communication needs.
• Support attention, concentration and engagement with learning.
• Help the pupil manage transitions, sensory needs and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive social interaction, confidence and independence.
• Work towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes, where applicable.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider inclusion team.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

ASD support

ADHD support

Makaton knowledge

Personal care

Visual timetables

Now & Next boards

Communication aids

Speech and language interventions

Sensory processing awareness

Emotional regulation

Teamwork

Patience

Tools

WellComm

Speech Link

Language Link

Colourful Semantics

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking an experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Aston, Birmingham. The role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with ASD, ADHD and speech and language needs, helping access learning, develop communication and build confidence.

Previous personal care experience is desirable, with knowledge of Makaton and alternative communication strategies.