Learning Mentor
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £92.50 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | Solihull, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 183934 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time - Shirley (B90) - September 2025 Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? A welcoming SEN school in Shirley is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025.
This is a full-time opportunity to work with students aged 4-19 who have a range of learning needs including Autism and ADHD. The school takes pride in its nurturing, student-focused approach, combining academic support with life skills to help every child thrive.
Your Role Will Include:
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Providing 1:1 support to students, encouraging their learning, confidence, and emotional development
Providing 1:1 support to students, encouraging their learning, confidence, and emotional development
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Assisting with tailored lessons and structured activities that meet individual needs
Assisting with tailored lessons and structured activities that meet individual needs
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Helping pupils build independence, communication, and social interaction skills
Helping pupils build independence, communication, and social interaction skills
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Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing through calm and consistent approaches
Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing through calm and consistent approaches
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Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to deliver the best outcomes
Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to deliver the best outcomes
We're Looking For Someone Who:
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Has experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs, ideally in an SEN or school setting
Has experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs, ideally in an SEN or school setting
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Brings a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to their work
Brings a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to their work
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Can communicate clearly and confidently, with strong behaviour management strategies
Can communicate clearly and confidently, with strong behaviour management strategies
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Is flexible in their support style and able to respond to individual pupil needs
Is flexible in their support style and able to respond to individual pupil needs
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Holds a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification - though this isn't essential if you have relevant experience and the right attitude
Holds a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification - though this isn't essential if you have relevant experience and the right attitude
What You'll Get from Us:
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A friendly, specialist consultant who listens and works to find the right school for you
A friendly, specialist consultant who listens and works to find the right school for you
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Access to exclusive SEN roles across the Midlands
Access to exclusive SEN roles across the Midlands
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Ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and guidance as you develop your career
Ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and guidance as you develop your career
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Competitive pay and a smooth, straightforward registration process
Competitive pay and a smooth, straightforward registration process
If you're ready to make a real impact and join a school that values every member of its team, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, contact Josh at Long Term Futures.
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? A welcoming SEN school in Shirley is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team in September 2025.
This is a full-time opportunity to work with students aged 4-19 who have a range of learning needs including Autism and ADHD. The school takes pride in its nurturing, student-focused approach, combining academic support with life skills to help every child thrive.
Your Role Will Include:
-
Providing 1:1 support to students, encouraging their learning, confidence, and emotional development
Providing 1:1 support to students, encouraging their learning, confidence, and emotional development
-
Assisting with tailored lessons and structured activities that meet individual needs
Assisting with tailored lessons and structured activities that meet individual needs
-
Helping pupils build independence, communication, and social interaction skills
Helping pupils build independence, communication, and social interaction skills
-
Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing through calm and consistent approaches
Supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing through calm and consistent approaches
-
Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to deliver the best outcomes
Working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals to deliver the best outcomes
We're Looking For Someone Who:
-
Has experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs, ideally in an SEN or school setting
Has experience supporting children with ASD or other additional needs, ideally in an SEN or school setting
-
Brings a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to their work
Brings a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to their work
-
Can communicate clearly and confidently, with strong behaviour management strategies
Can communicate clearly and confidently, with strong behaviour management strategies
-
Is flexible in their support style and able to respond to individual pupil needs
Is flexible in their support style and able to respond to individual pupil needs
-
Holds a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification - though this isn't essential if you have relevant experience and the right attitude
Holds a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification - though this isn't essential if you have relevant experience and the right attitude
What You'll Get from Us:
-
A friendly, specialist consultant who listens and works to find the right school for you
A friendly, specialist consultant who listens and works to find the right school for you
-
Access to exclusive SEN roles across the Midlands
Access to exclusive SEN roles across the Midlands
-
Ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and guidance as you develop your career
Ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and guidance as you develop your career
-
Competitive pay and a smooth, straightforward registration process
Competitive pay and a smooth, straightforward registration process
If you're ready to make a real impact and join a school that values every member of its team, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, contact Josh at Long Term Futures.