SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30
Weekly Pay Rate: £455 - £480
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Contract: Long-Term with Temp-to-Perm PotentialDo you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs?
Long Term Futures is working in partnership with a nurturing junior school in Kings Norton to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage One team this September. This long-term role offers the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
Role Overview
You'll be providing 1:1 support for a child transitioning into Year Two with complex needs, including:
Pre-verbal communication and non-verbal cues
Challenging behaviour requiring structure and consistency
Personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene support
Supporting emotional regulation through visual aids, now/next boards, and movement breaks
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt lessons, manage transitions, and embed consistent routinesWe'd love to hear from you if you:
Have experience supporting children with complex SEN (e.g. Autism, communication needs, sensory regulation, personal care)
Are confident using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
Are familiar with the KS1 curriculum in mainstream settings
Hold a relevant TA qualification or SEN-related training
Thrive as part of a collaborative and nurturing teamThe School Offers:
A friendly, two-form entry setting with a strong ethos of inclusion
Highly supportive leadership and a proactive, experienced SENDCO
Well-resourced classrooms and access to specialist provisions
A caring, community-driven approach with a focus on the whole childWhy Join Long Term Futures?
Consistent, long-term roles with the opportunity to go permanent
Roles across Birmingham, Coventry, and surrounding areas
Ongoing consultant support throughout your placement
Free CPD, including SEN & Behaviour Management Training
Easy digital timesheets and 24/7 supportReady to Take the Next Step? Our Simple Process:
Apply - Submit your CV through the link
Intro Call - We'll get to know you and your preferences
Compliance - We'll complete your vetting swiftly
Trial Day - See the school before deciding
Start - Begin your new role with confidence