1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Behaviour & ASD Support

Senploy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a specialist secondary school in Erdington, Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role involves 1:1 support, managing a variety of SEN needs, and contributing to positive learning outcomes.

Candidates should have strong 1:1 SEN experience, excellent behaviour management and the ability to work with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team to deliver tailored support across KS3 and KS4.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN in a secondary or specialist setting.
• Strong 1:1 SEN support experience is essential.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.
• Experience with ASD and moderate/severe learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 with ASD and SEMH needs.
• Confidently manage challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Establish clear boundaries, routines and consistent expectations.
• Adapt activities to meet individual abilities and additional needs.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Encourage independence and engagement with learning.
• Work towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers, behaviour leads and pastoral team.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Behaviour management

ASD experience

KS3/KS4 support

Tools

Team Teach training

Job description

Long Term Futures is seeking a confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs at a specialist secondary school in Erdington, Birmingham. This full-time, long-term role involves 1:1 support, managing a variety of SEN needs, and contributing to positive learning outcomes.

Candidates should have strong 1:1 SEN experience, excellent behaviour management and the ability to work with teachers, pastoral staff and the SEN team to deliver tailored support across KS3 and KS4.