SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Walsall WS2
Weekly Pay: £(Apply online only)
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm

Support pupils to thrive in a nurturing primary school environment.

Long Term Futures are looking for a caring and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support children across KS1 and KS2 within a welcoming primary school.

The role will mainly involve providing 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs, both within the classroom and in the school's dedicated SEND provision. You'll support pupils with their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation, helping them remain engaged and make positive progress throughout the school day.

In this role, you will:

Provide 1:1 SEN support to pupils across KS1 and KS2
Support children's learning within the classroom
Work with pupils in the school's dedicated SEND space
Help pupils manage challenging behaviour and regulate emotions
Build positive, trusting relationships with individual children
Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning habits
Work closely with class teachers and the school's SEND teamYou'll need:

A Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Previous experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN
Experience managing challenging behaviour is highly desirable
A patient, calm and consistent approach
Strong communication and relationship-building skillsWhy 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.
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.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.

SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Autism (ASC) | Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) | 1:1 SEN Support | Small Group Support | Communication Support | SEN Interventions | Visual Support | Emotional Regulation | EYFS | KS1 | KS2 | Walsall | WS2 | Full-Time | Long-Term
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed