Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistants – Full Time
Location: Redditch
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
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An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ SEN School in Redditch is currently seeking dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team on a full-time basis. Candidates with experience across Early Years to Year 8 are encouraged to apply.
The school prides itself on offering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where all pupils are given tailored learning experiences to meet their individual needs.
The provision supports pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:
* Autism (ASC)
* PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
* MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
* Down’s Syndrome
* ADHD
* Challenging Behaviour
The complexity and severity of needs vary across classes.
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About the Role:
* Full-Time position: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
* Potential for a permanent contract following successful placement
* Work across Key Stages 1 to 4, providing both 1:1 and small group support
* Support teachers with planning, lesson delivery, classroom management, and behaviour support
* Assist with classroom organisation and learning displays
* Monitor pupil progress and support their personal development
* Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning space
Each class typically has around 10 pupils, supported by 1 Teacher and 2 Learning Support Assistants, with strong backing from an excellent leadership team.
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✅ Candidate Requirements:
* Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in schools or care/child-related settings
* Confident supporting needs such as Autism, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, PMLD, SEMH
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, staff, and families
* Understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies
* Resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through GSL Education
* Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
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Ideal for Candidates With Backgrounds In:
* Primary and Secondary classroom support
* Youth work or residential care
* Psychology or Education graduates
* Support work or nursing
* Children’s security or welfare services
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Interested?