SEN Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Special Education Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location:
Walsall WS2
Weekly Pay: £(Apply online only)
Days:
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract:
Long-Term temporary, Temp to Perm
Support pupils to thrive in a nurturing primary school environment.
Long Term Futures are looking for a caring and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to support children across KS1 and KS2 within a welcoming primary school.
The role will mainly involve providing 1:1 support for pupils with special educational needs, both within the classroom and in the school's dedicated SEND provision. You'll support pupils with their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation, helping them remain engaged and make positive progress throughout the school day.
In this role, you will:- Provide 1:1 SEN support to pupils across KS1 and KS2
- Support children's learning within the classroom
- Work with pupils in the school's dedicated SEND space
- Help pupils manage challenging behaviour and regulate emotions
- Build positive, trusting relationships with individual children
- Encourage confidence, independence and positive learning habits
- Work closely with class teachers and the school's SEND team
- A Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- Previous experience supporting primary-aged children with SEN
- Experience managing challenging behaviour is highly desirable
- A patient, calm and consistent approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Long-term, stable work with the potential for a permanent role.
No day-to-day supply - full-time consistency in one school.
Trial days instead of formal interviews to ensure the right fit.
Access to free CPD training, including Understanding Autism, Behaviour Management, and further professional development/refreshers.
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.
SEN Teaching Assistant | SEND Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Autism (ASC) | Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) | 1:1 SEN Support | Small Group Support | Communication Support | SEN Interventions | Visual Support | Emotional Regulation | EYFS | KS1 | KS2 | Walsall | WS2 | Full-Time | Long-Term
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