Reception SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Redditch, B97
• Weekly Pay: 500 - 525
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
• Start Date: 01/09/2026
• Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Long Term Futures are seeking a caring and patient Reception SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Redditch. This is a full-time 1:1 role supporting two children within Reception, working closely with the class teacher and wider EYFS team to provide consistent and individualised support.

The role will be split across two pupils:

• Mornings: Providing 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and additional health needs, supporting learning, development, classroom routines and independence.
• Afternoons: Supporting a Reception pupil with Autism (ASD) who is pre-verbal, using visual and communication strategies to encourage engagement, communication and access to learning.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support tailored to each child's individual needs.
• Adapt EYFS activities to ensure both pupils can access learning at an appropriate level.
• Support communication, language, social and emotional development.
• Use visual strategies, structured routines and sensory approaches where appropriate.
• Encourage independence, engagement and positive interactions throughout the school day.
• Monitor progress and work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals.
• Maintain a nurturing, consistent and inclusive approach to supporting both children.

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN within EYFS or a primary school setting.
• Experience supporting ASD, GDD, pre-verbal pupils and/or complex additional needs.
• Confident providing dedicated 1:1 support.
• Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and learning through play.
• Experience with Makaton, PECS, Now & Next boards, visual timetables or other communication strategies would be beneficial.
• A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

• Welcoming two-form entry primary school in Redditch, with two classes of 30 pupils in each year group.
• Established EYFS provision with both Nursery and Reception within the school.
• Caring and inclusive environment with a strong focus on ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
• Supportive staff team with a strong emphasis on children's wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Part of an established Multi-Academy Trust, providing access to wider support and development opportunities.