SEN Teaching Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Based in Amington, you will provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support to pupils with Autism and complex communication needs.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, starting ASAP, with weekly pay £500-£525. You will assist with personalised learning activities, use PECs/TEACCH approaches and collaborate with teachers, therapists and other

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN
• Strong 1:1 SEN support experience
• Experience in a specialist school, SEN provision or primary setting
• Experience supporting ASD and learning difficulties
• Confidence with complex communication and sensory needs
• Knowledge of alternative communication strategies (PECS/TEACCH) beneficial
• Understanding EHCPs and targets
• Experience with positive behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Patient, nurturing, resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Available to start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 SEN support within a specialist primary setting
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Assist with individualised learning activities and specialist curricula
• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs
• Use visual timetables and alternative communication strategies
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and life skills
• Deliver multi-sensory learning activities
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Work towards EHCP outcomes and targets
• Provide small-group support and daily classroom routines
• Encourage engagement through structured teaching
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN professionals

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 SEN support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

PECS/TEACCH

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Amington, Tamworth, B77

Weekly Pay: £500-£525

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Long-Term

Long Term Futures are seeking an experienced, compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

This is a full-time opportunity supporting primary-aged pupils across with a range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and complex communication and sensory needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1:1 SEN support within a specialist primary setting
• Support pupils with ASD, learning difficulties and complex additional needs
• Assist with individualised learning activities and specialist curriculum programmes
• Support pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties
• Use visual timetables, symbols and alternative communication strategies
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence and essential life skills
• Deliver practical, sensory-based and multisensory learning activities
• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour and social interaction
• Work towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes
• Provide small-group support and assist with daily classroom routines
• Encourage engagement through structured teaching and positive reinforcement
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other SEN professionals

What the School is Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN is essential
• Strong 1:1 SEN support experience is essential
• Experience working within a specialist school, SEN provision or primary setting
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) and learning difficulties
• Confidence working with children with complex communication and sensory needs
• Knowledge of PECS, TEACCH or alternative communication strategies would be beneficial
• Understanding of EHCPs and individual learning targets
• Experience using positive behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
• Confidence adapting activities to different learning and developmental levels
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

Established specialist primary school in Amington, Tamworth, B77

Provides specialist education for children with a wide range of additional needs

Small class sizes and high levels of adult support

Personalised curriculum incorporating formal and pre-formal learning pathways

Strong emphasis on speech, language, communication and independence

Uses structured teaching approaches influenced by TEACCH

Incorporates PECS, visual communication and individual timetables

Works with specialists including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and behaviour professionals

Practical, hands‑on learning experiences tailored to individual developmental needs

Individual Education Plans with regularly reviewed learning targets

Supportive and collaborative environment focused on helping every pupil achieve their potential

Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust

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