SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive
West Heath, Greater London

SEN Teaching Assistant (KS1 – 1:1 Support for Child with Autism) Location: West Heath, Birmingham Hours: 8:30am – 3.30pm (Full-Time, Temporary) Start Date: November 2025 | End Date: July 2026 Salary: Competitive – based on experience Agency: TeacherActive About the Role Are you a patient, caring, and dedicated individual passionate about supporting children with additional needs? TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in West Heath, Birmingham, seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil with autism. You’ll play a key role in helping this wonderful child flourish both academically and socially within a nurturing mainstream classroom. This full-time role is to cover maternity leave, running from November 2025 to July 2026, with the possibility of extension. Your Responsibilities Provide personalised 1:1 support to help the child engage and thrive in classroom activities. Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Use creative strategies to promote communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Support transitions and maintain consistency throughout the school day. Build a trusting relationship with the child and their family. Monitor and report on progress, celebrating successes and identifying next steps. About You We’d love to hear from you if you:

  • Have experience supporting children with autism or other special educational needs (ideally in a Primary setting).
  • Are calm, nurturing, and flexible in your approach.
  • Hold a relevant qualification such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
  • Communicate effectively and work well as part of a team.
  • Are passionate about inclusive education and safeguarding every child’s wellbeing.
Why Join TeacherActive? Competitive pay rates that recognise your experience and commitment. Continuous support from a dedicated consultant who genuinely cares about your success. Access to free CPD and training to help you develop your career. The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s early education journey. PAYE payment structure – no hidden fees or umbrella deductions. ✉️ How to Apply If you’re ready to make a positive impact and support a child in achieving their full potential, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to Call us on (phone number removed) or simply apply via this advert today! Safeguarding Commitment TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check prior to starting work. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

Posted 2025-10-15

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