SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £110 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Tamworth, Staffordshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 205932 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Tamworth (B77)
Daily Rate: £110 - £120
Working Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. In this role, you will support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and build confidence within a structured and nurturing environment.
You will work closely with children who may have Autism, ADHD, non-verbal communication needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. This position requires patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping pupils regulate their emotions and engage positively with their education.
This is a long-term position, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
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Support pupils in engaging with learning activities and classroom tasks
Support pupils in engaging with learning activities and classroom tasks
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Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
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Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
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Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional development
Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional development
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Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (or equivalent relevant qualification)
Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (or equivalent relevant qualification)
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Experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary or specialist SEN setting
Experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary or specialist SEN setting
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Confidence supporting non-verbal communication methods such as PECS, visual aids, or Makaton (beneficial)
Confidence supporting non-verbal communication methods such as PECS, visual aids, or Makaton (beneficial)
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A genuine passion for inclusive education and pupil development
A genuine passion for inclusive education and pupil development
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Long-term, stable work with the potential to secure a permanent position
Long-term, stable work with the potential to secure a permanent position
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Full-time consistency in one school - no day-to-day supply work
Full-time consistency in one school - no day-to-day supply work
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Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
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Trial days instead of formal interviews, helping ensure the right fit for both you and the school
Trial days instead of formal interviews, helping ensure the right fit for both you and the school
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Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and additional professional development opportunities
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and additional professional development opportunities
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Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
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Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences
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Trial Day - Visit the school and experience the environment before committing
Trial Day - Visit the school and experience the environment before committing
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Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This role is easily accessible from:
Tamworth, Fazeley, Wilnecote, Amington, Two Gates, Glascote, Dosthill, Polesworth, Kingsbury, and surrounding Staffordshire areas.
If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a supportive school environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Tamworth (B77)
Daily Rate: £110 - £120
Working Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Tamworth. In this role, you will support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning and build confidence within a structured and nurturing environment.
You will work closely with children who may have Autism, ADHD, non-verbal communication needs, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. This position requires patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for helping pupils regulate their emotions and engage positively with their education.
This is a long-term position, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
-
Support pupils in engaging with learning activities and classroom tasks
Support pupils in engaging with learning activities and classroom tasks
-
Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support strategies
-
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles
-
Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional development
Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, and emotional development
-
Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (or equivalent relevant qualification)
Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualification (or equivalent relevant qualification)
-
Experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary or specialist SEN setting
Experience supporting SEND pupils in a primary or specialist SEN setting
-
Confidence supporting non-verbal communication methods such as PECS, visual aids, or Makaton (beneficial)
Confidence supporting non-verbal communication methods such as PECS, visual aids, or Makaton (beneficial)
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
A genuine passion for inclusive education and pupil development
A genuine passion for inclusive education and pupil development
-
Long-term, stable work with the potential to secure a permanent position
Long-term, stable work with the potential to secure a permanent position
-
Full-time consistency in one school - no day-to-day supply work
Full-time consistency in one school - no day-to-day supply work
-
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
-
Trial days instead of formal interviews, helping ensure the right fit for both you and the school
Trial days instead of formal interviews, helping ensure the right fit for both you and the school
-
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and additional professional development opportunities
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and additional professional development opportunities
-
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
Apply - Submit your CV via the application page
-
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences
Initial Call - Our team will discuss your experience and preferences
-
Trial Day - Visit the school and experience the environment before committing
Trial Day - Visit the school and experience the environment before committing
-
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin
Start Work - If the school is the right fit, you're ready to begin
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This role is easily accessible from:
Tamworth, Fazeley, Wilnecote, Amington, Two Gates, Glascote, Dosthill, Polesworth, Kingsbury, and surrounding Staffordshire areas.
If you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a supportive school environment where you can make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.