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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham B15
Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with higher needs SEN? A welcoming mainstream primary school in Edgbaston is looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in their specialist resource base. You will be helping them access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
The Role
You will provide 1:1 and small group support to children with a range of complex needs. The children in the resource base require targeted support across the four key areas of SEN:
Cognition and Learning - adapting learning materials and using multisensory strategies to support understanding
Communication and Interaction - helping children develop speech, language, and social skills through PECS, Makaton, and structured interventions
Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) - supporting children with self-regulation, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour strategies
Sensory and Physical Needs - using sensory play, movement breaks, and assistive technology to help children engage with learningWho We're Looking For
Experience supporting SEN children, particularly those with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and SEMH needs
A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
A patient, nurturing, and flexible approach to working with children with complex needsWhy Work with Long Term Futures?
Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.Next Steps - Our 4-Step Process
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page.
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences.
Trial Day - Experience the school before making a decision.
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin.All applicants will need a valid DBS and two references to be considered for a trial day
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