Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Location:

Walsall, WS3 Daily Pay Rate: £110 - 120 Days:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Start Date:

01/09/2026

Contract:

Full-time, long-term temporary Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years and supporting children with additional needs?

We are recruiting for a welcoming primary school seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs as they begin their school journey.

Working alongside an experienced EYFS team, you'll help create a nurturing, engaging environment where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for Reception pupils with SEN.
• Help children settle into school routines and develop confidence.
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Assist with play-based learning and Early Years activities.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents to support individual learning plans.

• A Level 3 qualification in a childcare-related subject or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Experience supporting children in an Early Years or primary school setting.
• Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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.

If you're a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children in an Early Years or Reception setting, and you're passionate about helping pupils with SEN thrive as they begin their school journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Long Term Futures and take the next step in your education career.

Reception Teaching Assistant, EYFS Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Early Years, Level 3 Early Years Qualification, Primary School, Full-Time, Long-Term.