SEN Teaching Assistant

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an SEN Primary School in Southam on a full-time basis.

About the role 

• Working with Primary aged students aged 5-11 supporting pupils with special educational needs, Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties enabling students to access learning and thrive in a mainstream or specialist school setting.
• Work in a 1:1 setting or with small groups to differentiate learning activities.
• Reinforce lessons delivered by the teacher.
• Use tailored approaches to meet the child’s individual learning style.
• Assist pupils to engage with class activities and the wider school community.
• Adapt materials and provide additional resources as nee

About the school:

• A primary school setting that caters to young learners aged 5 to 11, with an emphasis on providing extensive support, particularly for those with additional needs, supporting a range of needs including: - Social Emotional Mental Health, Autism/ADHD and non-verbal pupils.
• The school has a learning environment where resources and activities are consistently available for pupils to engage with. This approach supports self-directed learning, helping children develop independence and decision-making skills, while also providing a structured foundation for more focused learning sessions.
• The school prioritises language development, offering speech and language therapy as an integral part of the school day, which is particularly beneficial for children with communication difficulties or those who need additional support with literacy and language skills.
• With a focus on continuous provision and clinical support the school fosters a strong commitment to inclusivity, where every child, regardless of ability or need, is given the tools and opportunities to thrive.

About you:

• Experience working with children, ideally in an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), particularly autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties.
• Experience using visual supports, communication aids, or behaviour support strategies (desirable but not always essential).
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Clear and confident communication with children and adults.
• Good organisation andtime management.
• Able to work independentlyand as part of a team.
• Patient, calm, and emotionally resilient.

• Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers  
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

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