1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Aston, Birmingham, B6
Weekly Pay: £500-£525
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-TermLong Term Futures are seeking an experienced and compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Aston, Birmingham, B6.

This is a full-time role supporting a primary-aged pupil with special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD and speech, language and communication difficulties. The successful candidate will provide consistent 1:1 support, helping the pupil access classroom learning, develop communication skills and build confidence and independence.

The role will also involve providing personal care support, making previous experience in this area highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge of Makaton, alternative communication strategies and speech and language interventions will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

Responsibilities

Provide dedicated 1:1 SEN support within a mainstream primary classroom
Support a pupil with ASD, ADHD and speech and language needs
Use Makaton, visual aids and alternative communication strategies to support understanding and expression
Assist with personal care, maintaining the pupil's dignity, comfort and independence
Support speech, language and communication development through targeted activities
Implement strategies recommended by Speech and Language Therapists
Adapt classroom activities to meet individual learning and communication needs
Support attention, concentration and engagement with learning
Help the pupil manage transitions, sensory needs and emotional regulation
Encourage positive social interaction, confidence and independence
Work towards individual learning targets and EHCP outcomes, where applicable
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider inclusion teamWhat the School is Looking For

Previous experience working as a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) and ADHD
Confidence supporting pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties
Makaton knowledge or training would be highly desirable
Previous personal care experience, with a willingness to undertake personal care duties
Experience using visual timetables, Now & Next boards and communication aids
Knowledge of speech and language interventions would be beneficial
Understanding of sensory processing needs and emotional regulation strategies
Experience working within a mainstream primary or specialist SEN setting
A patient, nurturing and consistent approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Available to start ASAPAbout the School

Welcoming mainstream primary school in Aston, Birmingham, B6
Strong commitment to inclusive education and personalised SEN support
Established Inclusion and Pastoral Team supporting pupils with additional needs
Experienced SEND leadership coordinating individual support and interventions
Recognised commitment to creating an autism-friendly learning environment
Specialist nurture provision supporting pupils with complex additional needs
Uses targeted communication interventions including WellComm, Speech Link, Language Link and Colourful Semantics
Works with external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists and the Communication and Autism Team
Personalised learning resources and individual support plans tailored to pupil needs
Strong emphasis on building independence, communication skills and positive relationships
Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust with a commitment to staff development and inclusive practice

Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

Long Term Futures is 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