KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Frankley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a caring KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school near Rubery. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support across KS1, working with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt activities and support communication, emotional regulation and social development.

A calm, nurturing approach and strong teamwork are essential, and an enhanced DBS with two references will be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SEN support

KS1 experience

1:1 support

Communication needs

Emotional regulation

Positive behaviour

Visual timetables

Clear routines

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Job description

• 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

• 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

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.