SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in Aldridge, near Walsall. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support for children with speech and language needs, autism and learning difficulties, helping them build confidence and independence.

The role requires patience, a nurturing approach and collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, including speech and language needs and autism.
• PATIENT, nurturing and proactive approach to learning and behaviour.
• Ability to work with EYFS, KS1 and KS2 pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Support pupils with SLCN, autism and learning difficulties.
• Use visual timetables, structured activities and communication strategies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Work with teachers and SENCO to implement individual support plans.

Skills

1:1 SEN support

Small group support

SEN experience

Autism support

Job description

Long Term Futures is looking for a caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Aldridge, Walsall.

You'll support children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with additional needs, particularly speech and language difficulties, learning needs, autism and emotional regulation. This is a fantastic opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help pupils develop confidence, independence and essential learning skills.

In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Support pupils with SLCN, autism and learning difficulties.
• Use visual timetables, structured activities and communication strategies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social interaction.
• Work alongside teachers and the SENCO to deliver individual support plans.
• Previous experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN.
• Experience with speech and language needs, autism or learning difficulties.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.

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.

SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Primary Teaching Assistant | SEN Support | Autism Support | ADHD Support | Speech and Language Needs | Communication and Interaction Needs | Additional Learning Needs | Learning Difficulties | 1:1 SEN Support | Small Group Interventions | Targeted Learning Support | Individual Learning Plans | Positive Behaviour Management | Emotional Regulation | Social and Emotional Development | Visual Timetables | Inclusive Education | Pupil Progress | Primary Education | Mainstream Primary School | EYFS | KS1 | KS2 | Full-Time | Long-Term | Permanent Opportunity | ASAP Start | Aldridge | Walsall | WS9 | West Midlands