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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 02 May 2025
Salary: £450 to £480 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 May 2025
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 174599

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Rugby, CV22
Weekly Rate: £450-£480
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Contract: Long Term to Permanent

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil with an EHCP at a mainstream primary school in Rugby. The pupil has SEMH and attachment needs and benefits from consistent 1:1 attention, nurture, and a calm approach, the role may involve managing challenging behaviour.

This is a full-time position with the potential for a split role. Mornings will be focused on 1:1 SEMH support. Afternoons may include working with a Year 4 EHCP pupil or another high-needs Year 3 pupil with ASD and limited speech who requires close adult support for pre-key stage learning.

The Role:
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1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with SEMH and attachment needs


1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with SEMH and attachment needs
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Use of de-escalation, nurture, and attachment-aware approaches


Use of de-escalation, nurture, and attachment-aware approaches
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Flexible afternoon support (SEMH/ASD/high needs EHCP pupils)


Flexible afternoon support (SEMH/ASD/high needs EHCP pupils)
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Manage and respond to challenging behaviours


Manage and respond to challenging behaviours
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Encourage social and emotional development


Encourage social and emotional development
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Adapt learning tasks to support individual needs


Adapt learning tasks to support individual needs
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Liaise with SENCO and external professionals


Liaise with SENCO and external professionals
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Promote a calm, inclusive learning environment


Promote a calm, inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:
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Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)


Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
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Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or ASD


Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or ASD
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Skilled in behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies


Skilled in behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
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Calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships


Calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships
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Confident adapting to individual pupil needs across the day


Confident adapting to individual pupil needs across the day
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Knowledge of the primary curriculum and SEND support techniques


Knowledge of the primary curriculum and SEND support techniques

About the School:
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Two-form entry mainstream primary school


Two-form entry mainstream primary school
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Part of a Multi-Academy Trust


Part of a Multi-Academy Trust
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OFSTED-rated 'Good'


OFSTED-rated 'Good'
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Supportive and experienced SENCO


Supportive and experienced SENCO
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Forest School provision to aid sensory and outdoor learning


Forest School provision to aid sensory and outdoor learning
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Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport with on-site parking


Located in Rugby (CV22), accessible by public transport with on-site parking

Why Work with Long Term Futures:
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Long-term positions with the potential for permanent contracts


Long-term positions with the potential for permanent contracts
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Opportunities across Rugby, Coventry, and Birmingham


Opportunities across Rugby, Coventry, and Birmingham
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Dedicated consultant support


Dedicated consultant support
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Online timesheets and 24/7 contact


Online timesheets and 24/7 contact

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process
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Apply - Submit your CV via the application page


Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
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Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences


Initial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences
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Compliance - We'll complete all necessary compliance checks promptly


Compliance - We'll complete all necessary compliance checks promptly
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Trial Day - Visit the school before you commit


Trial Day - Visit the school before you commit
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Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to begin!


Start Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to begin!

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