SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support in Primary SEND

Long Term Futures; Park Central; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Long Term Futures are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Birmingham from September 2026. You will work in the SEN Resource Base, supporting pupils with diverse needs including autism and SLCN, while promoting dignity and independence.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care where required, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families to maximise pupil progress in a structured, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or specialist setting.
• Experience working with pupils with ASD, SLCN, SEMH, and EHCPs.
• Comfortable providing personal care where required.
• Strong communication, behaviour management, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the school's SEN Resource Base.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASD), SLCN, SEMH, and a range of complex learning needs.
• Deliver personalised interventions in line with EHCP outcomes and individual learning plans.
• Provide personal care where required, ensuring pupils' dignity, comfort, and wellbeing.
• Support pupils' communication, emotional regulation, and social development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, therapists, and families to maximise pupil progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Long Term Futures are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Birmingham from September 2026. You will work in the SEN Resource Base, supporting pupils with diverse needs including autism and SLCN, while promoting dignity and independence.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care where required, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and families to maximise pupil progress in a structured, inclusive environment.