1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £460 to £500 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 201106 |
Summary
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham (B14)
Weekly Pay: £460 - £500
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
This role is about consistency, calm and connection - not quick fixes.
If you're experienced in supporting children with complex needs and understand that communication goes beyond words, this could be the role for you.
Long Term Futures is working with a welcoming primary school in Kings Heath (B14) to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support a non-verbal autistic child within the school's Pathways Provision, helping them access learning through structure, routine and personalised strategies. This is a rewarding role suited to someone patient, emotionally aware and confident supporting autism and sensory needs.
You will:
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Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEND
Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEND
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Support a non-verbal child with ASD using visual communication, PECS and symbols
Support a non-verbal child with ASD using visual communication, PECS and symbols
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Help regulate emotions through sensory-based strategies
Help regulate emotions through sensory-based strategies
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Work towards EHCP outcomes and individual support plans
Work towards EHCP outcomes and individual support plans
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Support transitions and routines to reduce anxiety
Support transitions and routines to reduce anxiety
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Work closely with the SENDCo and Pathways team
Work closely with the SENDCo and Pathways team
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Promote independence, engagement and emotional regulation
Promote independence, engagement and emotional regulation
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Maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Maintain a calm, structured learning environment
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Experience supporting autism and complex needs
Experience supporting autism and complex needs
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Confidence working with non-verbal communication
Confidence working with non-verbal communication
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Calm, patient and resilient approach
Calm, patient and resilient approach
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Understanding of sensory regulation strategies
Understanding of sensory regulation strategies
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Passion for inclusive education and SEND support
Passion for inclusive education and SEND support
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Welcoming one-form entry primary in Kings Heath
Welcoming one-form entry primary in Kings Heath
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Strong focus on SEND and inclusion
Strong focus on SEND and inclusion
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Established Pathways Provision
Established Pathways Provision
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Calm, nurturing environment
Calm, nurturing environment
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Supportive senior leadership team
Supportive senior leadership team
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Part of a Multi-Academy Trust with CPD opportunities
Part of a Multi-Academy Trust with CPD opportunities
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Weekly pay and long-term stability
Weekly pay and long-term stability
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Free SEND-focused CPD
Free SEND-focused CPD
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Dedicated consultant support
Dedicated consultant support
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Trial days before committing
Trial days before committing
Apply → Initial Call → Compliance → Trial Day → Start Work
If this isn't the right role for you, please get in touch with India @ Long Term Futures to discuss other vacancies.
Location: Kings Heath, Birmingham (B14)
Weekly Pay: £460 - £500
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm
This role is about consistency, calm and connection - not quick fixes.
If you're experienced in supporting children with complex needs and understand that communication goes beyond words, this could be the role for you.
Long Term Futures is working with a welcoming primary school in Kings Heath (B14) to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support a non-verbal autistic child within the school's Pathways Provision, helping them access learning through structure, routine and personalised strategies. This is a rewarding role suited to someone patient, emotionally aware and confident supporting autism and sensory needs.
You will:
-
Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEND
Provide consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex SEND
-
Support a non-verbal child with ASD using visual communication, PECS and symbols
Support a non-verbal child with ASD using visual communication, PECS and symbols
-
Help regulate emotions through sensory-based strategies
Help regulate emotions through sensory-based strategies
-
Work towards EHCP outcomes and individual support plans
Work towards EHCP outcomes and individual support plans
-
Support transitions and routines to reduce anxiety
Support transitions and routines to reduce anxiety
-
Work closely with the SENDCo and Pathways team
Work closely with the SENDCo and Pathways team
-
Promote independence, engagement and emotional regulation
Promote independence, engagement and emotional regulation
-
Maintain a calm, structured learning environment
Maintain a calm, structured learning environment
-
Experience supporting autism and complex needs
Experience supporting autism and complex needs
-
Confidence working with non-verbal communication
Confidence working with non-verbal communication
-
Calm, patient and resilient approach
Calm, patient and resilient approach
-
Understanding of sensory regulation strategies
Understanding of sensory regulation strategies
-
Passion for inclusive education and SEND support
Passion for inclusive education and SEND support
-
Welcoming one-form entry primary in Kings Heath
Welcoming one-form entry primary in Kings Heath
-
Strong focus on SEND and inclusion
Strong focus on SEND and inclusion
-
Established Pathways Provision
Established Pathways Provision
-
Calm, nurturing environment
Calm, nurturing environment
-
Supportive senior leadership team
Supportive senior leadership team
-
Part of a Multi-Academy Trust with CPD opportunities
Part of a Multi-Academy Trust with CPD opportunities
-
Weekly pay and long-term stability
Weekly pay and long-term stability
-
Free SEND-focused CPD
Free SEND-focused CPD
-
Dedicated consultant support
Dedicated consultant support
-
Trial days before committing
Trial days before committing
Apply → Initial Call → Compliance → Trial Day → Start Work
If this isn't the right role for you, please get in touch with India @ Long Term Futures to discuss other vacancies.