SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Handsworth, Birmingham B21
Day Rate: £90-£105
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm

Long Term Futures is looking for a committed and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner primary school in Handsworth, supporting pupils within a Resource Base for SEN. This role is perfect for someone dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEN. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping students navigate challenges and succeed both academically and socially. This long-term role offers the potential to transition into a permanent position for the ideal candidate.

The Role:

• Offer one-to-one support to pupils with SEN, ensuring consistent boundaries are maintained to effectively manage challenging behaviours.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to create and apply strategies that encourage positive behavioural outcomes.
• Promote active participation in classroom activities, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.
• Provide personalised interventions designed to improve students' learning, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.

What we are looking for:

• Hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a relevant degree.
• Have experience working within a primary school environment.
• Additional training such as TeamTeach or Positive Behaviour Management is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively.
• Experience in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

How to apply:

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Sam to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application. All applicants will require an Enhanced DBS and 2 references to trial.