SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £105 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Erdington, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 188586 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Erdington, B24 Birmingham
Pay Rate: £105 - 115
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm
Are you passionate about early language development and inclusive learning? A warm, community-focused primary school in Erdington is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in EYFS and KS1 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and English as an Additional Language. This is a long-term position and for the right candidate, there is potential for this role to be made permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver speech and language programmes designed by the school's Speech and Language Therapist
- Support children with EAL by modelling rich vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational turn-taking
- Lead engaging oracy circles and small-group language sessions
- Use PECS and Makaton to support non-verbal or minimally verbal children where appropriate
- Provide tailored phonics support to boost early reading confidence
- Create a calm, encouraging environment where children feel safe to speak and explore language
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting pupils with SLCN and/or EAL in EYFS or KS1
- Familiarity with tools like PECS, Makaton, and structured language programmes
- Confident supporting early speech and phonics development
- A warm, consistent communicator who brings energy and patience to every day
- Team-focused, with a willingness to follow SALT guidance and contribute ideas
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.
Location: Erdington, B24 Birmingham
Pay Rate: £105 - 115
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm
Are you passionate about early language development and inclusive learning? A warm, community-focused primary school in Erdington is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in EYFS and KS1 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and English as an Additional Language. This is a long-term position and for the right candidate, there is potential for this role to be made permanent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver speech and language programmes designed by the school's Speech and Language Therapist
- Support children with EAL by modelling rich vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational turn-taking
- Lead engaging oracy circles and small-group language sessions
- Use PECS and Makaton to support non-verbal or minimally verbal children where appropriate
- Provide tailored phonics support to boost early reading confidence
- Create a calm, encouraging environment where children feel safe to speak and explore language
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting pupils with SLCN and/or EAL in EYFS or KS1
- Familiarity with tools like PECS, Makaton, and structured language programmes
- Confident supporting early speech and phonics development
- A warm, consistent communicator who brings energy and patience to every day
- Team-focused, with a willingness to follow SALT guidance and contribute ideas
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.