KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Birmingham; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Long Term Futures Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a caring KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school near Rubery. The role supports pupils with special educational needs across KS1, providing targeted 1:1, small-group and classroom support.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning, support communication and emotional regulation, and help pupils develop confidence and resilience in a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a primary setting.
• Experience supporting KS1 pupils.
• Ability to provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Experience supporting communication, social and emotional needs.
• Understanding of positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies.

Responsabilités

• Provide targeted SEN support across KS1.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Support pupils with additional learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Use clear routines and consistent strategies to support engagement.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Help pupils develop confidence and resilience in the classroom.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Help maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Connaissances

SEN support

KS1 experience

Patience

Communication

Outils

Now & Next

PECS

Makaton

Description du poste

KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: B45 Rubery, Birmingham
• Weekly Pay: 500- 525
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term

Long Term Futures are seeking a caring and experienced KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school near Rubery.

This is a full-time role supporting pupils with special educational needs across KS1, working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide targeted 1:1, small-group and classroom support.

The successful candidate will be confident adapting learning to meet individual needs and supporting pupils with their communication, emotional regulation, social development and engagement with learning. A calm, consistent and nurturing approach will be particularly important.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted SEN support across KS1
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Support pupils with additional learning, communication and emotional needs
• Adapt classroom activities to meet individual pupil needs
• Use clear routines and consistent strategies to support engagement
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence
• Help pupils develop confidence and resilience within the classroom
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Help maintain a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment

What the School is Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school
• Experience working with pupils across KS1
• Confidence providing both 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Experience supporting communication, social and emotional needs
• Good understanding of positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Knowledge of visual timetables, Now & Next, PECS and/or Makaton would be beneficial
• Ability to establish clear and consistent routines
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About the School

• Welcoming primary and nursery school located near Rubery
• Strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring every pupil feels valued
• Places children's emotional wellbeing at the heart of learning
• Calm and nurturing environment with clear and consistent expectations
• Strong emphasis on kindness, respect, resilience and positive behaviour
• Collaborative approach between teaching staff, SEN teams and families
• Encourages pupils to develop confidence, independence and responsibility
• Supportive school community committed to helping every child reach their potential

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.