Specialist Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Shirley, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 188521 |
Summary
Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Solihull (B90)
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: After October Half Term 2025
Are you passionate about supporting children with autism? Looking to build a meaningful, long-term career in inclusive education?
Long Term Futures is proud to be working with a specialist school in Solihull, offering an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team after October half term. This is a highly respected setting dedicated to pupils with autism and complex communication needs.
Whether you bring previous SEN experience or simply a strong desire to learn, the school provides outstanding training, resources, and professional development opportunities to help you succeed.
About the School:
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A nurturing environment for young people with autism who benefit from an alternative to mainstream education
A nurturing environment for young people with autism who benefit from an alternative to mainstream education
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An individualised curriculum designed to meet each pupil's learning, communication, and personal development needs
An individualised curriculum designed to meet each pupil's learning, communication, and personal development needs
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A supportive, experienced team that puts children at the heart of everything they do
A supportive, experienced team that puts children at the heart of everything they do
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A focus on life-skills activities alongside academic learning to promote independence
A focus on life-skills activities alongside academic learning to promote independence
What You'll Be Doing:
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Delivering 1:1 and small group support within a High Dependency Unit
Delivering 1:1 and small group support within a High Dependency Unit
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Using structured strategies such as ABA and PECS to support learning and communication
Using structured strategies such as ABA and PECS to support learning and communication
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Working in partnership with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to adapt learning plans
Working in partnership with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to adapt learning plans
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Engaging in training and development to continually grow your skills
Engaging in training and development to continually grow your skills
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Contributing positively to a collaborative and caring team environment
Contributing positively to a collaborative and caring team environment
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience with SEN, ABA, or autism support is desirable but not essential
Experience with SEN, ABA, or autism support is desirable but not essential
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Organised, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
Organised, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
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A strong communicator who works well with pupils, staff, and families
A strong communicator who works well with pupils, staff, and families
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Passionate about helping neurodiverse learners develop confidence and independence
Passionate about helping neurodiverse learners develop confidence and independence
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
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Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles in specialist settings
Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles in specialist settings
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Ongoing guidance and career support from dedicated consultants
Ongoing guidance and career support from dedicated consultants
-
24/7 communication and tailored job-matching services
24/7 communication and tailored job-matching services
-
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
-
The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children who need it most
The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children who need it most
Interviews will take place in late September, with successful candidates starting after October half term.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference, apply today for more information.
Location: Solihull (B90)
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: After October Half Term 2025
Are you passionate about supporting children with autism? Looking to build a meaningful, long-term career in inclusive education?
Long Term Futures is proud to be working with a specialist school in Solihull, offering an excellent opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team after October half term. This is a highly respected setting dedicated to pupils with autism and complex communication needs.
Whether you bring previous SEN experience or simply a strong desire to learn, the school provides outstanding training, resources, and professional development opportunities to help you succeed.
About the School:
-
A nurturing environment for young people with autism who benefit from an alternative to mainstream education
A nurturing environment for young people with autism who benefit from an alternative to mainstream education
-
An individualised curriculum designed to meet each pupil's learning, communication, and personal development needs
An individualised curriculum designed to meet each pupil's learning, communication, and personal development needs
-
A supportive, experienced team that puts children at the heart of everything they do
A supportive, experienced team that puts children at the heart of everything they do
-
A focus on life-skills activities alongside academic learning to promote independence
A focus on life-skills activities alongside academic learning to promote independence
What You'll Be Doing:
-
Delivering 1:1 and small group support within a High Dependency Unit
Delivering 1:1 and small group support within a High Dependency Unit
-
Using structured strategies such as ABA and PECS to support learning and communication
Using structured strategies such as ABA and PECS to support learning and communication
-
Working in partnership with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to adapt learning plans
Working in partnership with teachers, therapists, and senior leaders to adapt learning plans
-
Engaging in training and development to continually grow your skills
Engaging in training and development to continually grow your skills
-
Contributing positively to a collaborative and caring team environment
Contributing positively to a collaborative and caring team environment
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Experience with SEN, ABA, or autism support is desirable but not essential
Experience with SEN, ABA, or autism support is desirable but not essential
-
Organised, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
Organised, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure
-
A strong communicator who works well with pupils, staff, and families
A strong communicator who works well with pupils, staff, and families
-
Passionate about helping neurodiverse learners develop confidence and independence
Passionate about helping neurodiverse learners develop confidence and independence
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
-
Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles in specialist settings
Access to exclusive long-term and permanent roles in specialist settings
-
Ongoing guidance and career support from dedicated consultants
Ongoing guidance and career support from dedicated consultants
-
24/7 communication and tailored job-matching services
24/7 communication and tailored job-matching services
-
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
-
The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children who need it most
The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of children who need it most
Interviews will take place in late September, with successful candidates starting after October half term.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting difference, apply today for more information.