Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
* Location: Bournville, Birmingham B30
* Pay Rate: £500 - 525 per week
* Start Date: ASAP
* Working Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
* Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
* Contract: Monday - Friday, long-term temporary
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? Long Term Futures are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive infant school in Bournville, Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive Key Stage 1 environment, providing tailored 1:1 support for a pupil with complex additional needs as they continue their transition into Year 2.The Role:
* Supporting a pupil with communication difficulties, including interpreting non-verbal communication
* Assisting with emotional regulation using visual timetables, sensory strategies and structured routines
* Supporting behaviour management through positive reinforcement and consistent boundaries
* Providing personal care support where required
* Helping the pupil transition between activities and classroom environments
* Working collaboratively with the class teacher and SENDCO to adapt activities and monitor progress
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Experience working within a Primary or SEN school
* Confident supporting children on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
* Experience or understanding of ASD, SEMH, SLCN and additional needs
* Knowledge of sensory regulation and therapeutic support strategies
* Understanding of the EYFS framework and adapting learning across different age groups
* Holds a TA qualification or relevant degree
* Calm, patient, and able to work effectively as part of a supportive team
About the School:
* 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 child
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Long-term placements offering stability and meaningful impact
* Weekly pay via our streamlined digital system
* Free CPD including Behaviour Management and Positive Handling
* A dedicated consultant providing ongoing guidance and support
Apply with your CV today to discuss this role in further detail. Jaya from Long Term Futures will be in touch to discuss the role.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.