1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

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1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

£115 Per Day

Consultant

West Midlands

Consultant

West Midlands

Alex Jordan

Connecting Top Teachers & TAs with Long-Term Roles in West Midlands Primary Schools

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Year 2 Autism & Communication Support

• Location: Coventry, CV2 (Barras Heath)
• Pay: £500–£525 per week
• Working Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm

Are you a patient and experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping children with Autism develop their communication and confidence?

Long Term Futures are working with an inclusive three-form entry primary school in Coventry, CV2, seeking a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in Year 2.

The pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and requires consistent support with Autism (ASD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and emotional regulation.

A key focus of the position will be helping the pupil build confidence, develop communication skills and gradually reintegrate into classroom learning, including phonics sessions.

This opportunity would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is confident using structured communication strategies and providing patient, individualised support.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

• Provide consistent 1:1 SEN support for a Year 2 pupil
• Support Autism (ASD), speech and language difficulties and communication needs
• Use Makaton, Now & Next boards and visual timetables to support understanding
• Support a pupil who uses early-stage gestural communication
• Help the pupil develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encourage engagement with phonics and small-group learning activities
• Adapt classroom tasks to meet individual developmental needs
• Build a trusting relationship through clear routines and consistent expectations
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Support progress towards individual EHCP outcomes

Could You Be the Right Fit?

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism (ASD) and SLCN
• Experience working within a primary school, SEN provision or specialist setting
• Confidence providing dedicated 1:1 support
• Understanding of visual communication strategies, including Makaton and Now & Next
• Experience supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Knowledge of phonics and early literacy interventions would be beneficial
• Patient, resilient and consistent approach
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

What Can the School Offer?

• Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ three-form entry primary academy

• Supportive SENCO and experienced inclusion team

• Welcoming and inclusive school environment

• Strong focus on communication, independence and pupil development

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference through consistent 1:1 support

• Long-term position with the potential to become permanent

Why Work With Long Term Futures?

• Competitive weekly pay of £500–£525

• Long-term placements rather than day-to-day supply

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunity to arrange a trial day

• Access to free CPD and SEN training

Apply Today

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, 1:1 Teaching Assistant or Autism Support Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Coventry, CV2, please apply with your CV.

Successful applicants will be contacted by Alex at Long Term Futures to discuss the next steps.

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.

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