SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £455 to £480 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 178384 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rugby, CV21
Weekly Pay: £455 - £480 (Take Home)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only
Contract Type: Long-Term with Opportunity for Permanent Placement
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in early years education?
Long Term Futures is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Rugby (CV21) to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This full-time role will focus on 1:1 support for a nursery-aged child with complex needs and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
The Role:
You'll be supporting a child in the EYFS setting with a dual diagnosis of Down's Syndrome and ASD, who also experiences communication difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing consistent 1:1 support to help the child access learning through play and daily routine
Providing consistent 1:1 support to help the child access learning through play and daily routine
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Supporting social interaction and communication using visual aids, Makaton, and sensory strategies
Supporting social interaction and communication using visual aids, Makaton, and sensory strategies
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Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver a structured and nurturing approach
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver a structured and nurturing approach
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Creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment tailored to the child's needs
Creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment tailored to the child's needs
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Delivering short, focused activities in line with the child's EHCP outcomes
Delivering short, focused activities in line with the child's EHCP outcomes
What We're Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD, Down's Syndrome, or speech and language needs
Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD, Down's Syndrome, or speech and language needs
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A good understanding of the EYFS framework and a play-based learning approach
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and a play-based learning approach
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Patience, consistency, and strong relationship-building skills with young children
Patience, consistency, and strong relationship-building skills with young children
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A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3, TA Certificate or related education/childcare degree
A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3, TA Certificate or related education/childcare degree
About the School:
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Part of a respected Multi-Academy Company (MAC) with a strong inclusive ethos
Part of a respected Multi-Academy Company (MAC) with a strong inclusive ethos
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Rated 'Good' by OFSTED, with a reputation for excellent SEND support
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED, with a reputation for excellent SEND support
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Based in central Rugby (CV21), easily accessible via public transport
Based in central Rugby (CV21), easily accessible via public transport
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Supportive and collaborative staff team with on-site SEN expertise
Supportive and collaborative staff team with on-site SEN expertise
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Regular CPD opportunities and a welcoming environment for staff
Regular CPD opportunities and a welcoming environment for staff
Why Join Long Term Futures?
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Secure long-term placements with the option to go permanent
Secure long-term placements with the option to go permanent
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Access to school roles across Rugby, Coventry, and the West Midlands
Access to school roles across Rugby, Coventry, and the West Midlands
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Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
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Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management & more
Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management & more
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Simple, online timesheet system and 24/7 support
Simple, online timesheet system and 24/7 support
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 get in touch to discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll get in touch to discuss your experience and preferences
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Compliance - Quick, straightforward registration
Compliance - Quick, straightforward registration
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Trial Day - Meet the school and ensure it's the right fit
Trial Day - Meet the school and ensure it's the right fit
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Start Work - Begin your new role with confidence
Start Work - Begin your new role with confidence
Location: Rugby, CV21
Weekly Pay: £455 - £480 (Take Home)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Working Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm | Term Time Only
Contract Type: Long-Term with Opportunity for Permanent Placement
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs in early years education?
Long Term Futures is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Rugby (CV21) to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team in September. This full-time role will focus on 1:1 support for a nursery-aged child with complex needs and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
The Role:
You'll be supporting a child in the EYFS setting with a dual diagnosis of Down's Syndrome and ASD, who also experiences communication difficulties. Your responsibilities will include:
-
Providing consistent 1:1 support to help the child access learning through play and daily routine
Providing consistent 1:1 support to help the child access learning through play and daily routine
-
Supporting social interaction and communication using visual aids, Makaton, and sensory strategies
Supporting social interaction and communication using visual aids, Makaton, and sensory strategies
-
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver a structured and nurturing approach
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver a structured and nurturing approach
-
Creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment tailored to the child's needs
Creating a calm, inclusive classroom environment tailored to the child's needs
-
Delivering short, focused activities in line with the child's EHCP outcomes
Delivering short, focused activities in line with the child's EHCP outcomes
What We're Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD, Down's Syndrome, or speech and language needs
Experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD, Down's Syndrome, or speech and language needs
-
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and a play-based learning approach
A good understanding of the EYFS framework and a play-based learning approach
-
Patience, consistency, and strong relationship-building skills with young children
Patience, consistency, and strong relationship-building skills with young children
-
A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3, TA Certificate or related education/childcare degree
A relevant qualification such as CACHE Level 2/3, TA Certificate or related education/childcare degree
About the School:
-
Part of a respected Multi-Academy Company (MAC) with a strong inclusive ethos
Part of a respected Multi-Academy Company (MAC) with a strong inclusive ethos
-
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED, with a reputation for excellent SEND support
Rated 'Good' by OFSTED, with a reputation for excellent SEND support
-
Based in central Rugby (CV21), easily accessible via public transport
Based in central Rugby (CV21), easily accessible via public transport
-
Supportive and collaborative staff team with on-site SEN expertise
Supportive and collaborative staff team with on-site SEN expertise
-
Regular CPD opportunities and a welcoming environment for staff
Regular CPD opportunities and a welcoming environment for staff
Why Join Long Term Futures?
-
Secure long-term placements with the option to go permanent
Secure long-term placements with the option to go permanent
-
Access to school roles across Rugby, Coventry, and the West Midlands
Access to school roles across Rugby, Coventry, and the West Midlands
-
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
-
Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management & more
Free CPD including Autism Awareness, Behaviour Management & more
-
Simple, online timesheet system and 24/7 support
Simple, online timesheet system and 24/7 support
Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process:
-
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
-
Initial Call - We'll get in touch to discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - We'll get in touch to discuss your experience and preferences
-
Compliance - Quick, straightforward registration
Compliance - Quick, straightforward registration
-
Trial Day - Meet the school and ensure it's the right fit
Trial Day - Meet the school and ensure it's the right fit
-
Start Work - Begin your new role with confidence
Start Work - Begin your new role with confidence