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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 June 2025
Salary: £105 to £115 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 June 2025
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 178288

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Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36
Day Rate: £105 - 115
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm

Are you looking to make a real difference in a supportive and rewarding SEND environment?

We're working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in the B36 area of Birmingham, who are seeking a passionate and dependable SEND Teaching Assistant to join their resource base. You'll be working alongside a skilled lead practitioner, supporting up to six pupils with a range of special educational needs. Pupils are of mixed primary ages, and support is tailored to individual learning plans.

Your Role:
- Support pupils with varied SEND needs including communication, cognition and sensory needs.
- Work collaboratively with the lead teacher in the room to deliver tailored interventions.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support, focusing on engagement and progress.
- Foster a positive, nurturing learning space where pupils feel safe and supported.
- Help manage transitions and daily routines effectively.

What You'll Need:
- Experience supporting children with SEND, either in a school or care setting.
- A calm, flexible and patient approach.
- Confidence working across different age groups within a small setting.
- Familiarity with Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics and confidence delivering sessions or following RWI-led activities.
- A genuine passion for inclusive education.

Why 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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