Long Term Futures
SEN Teaching Assistant – Reception
- Location: Northfield, Birmingham
- Weekly Rate: £500-£525
- Start Date: 01/09/2026
- Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
- Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
- Contract: Long Term Temp to Permanent
Long Term Futures are supporting a warm, welcoming primary school in Northfield who are seeking a caring and reliable Reception SEN Teaching Assistant. This long-term role involves supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) within a busy, play-based Reception classroom. You'll work alongside the class teacher and an experienced TA to provide calm, structured and engaging support throughout the school day.
The Role
You will be supporting a small group of Reception-aged children who all have a range of SEN, providing targeted help during continuous provision, carpet sessions and play-based learning activities. Alongside your classroom responsibilities, part of your role includes supporting children within The Cabin, the school's SEN provision.
The Cabin offers a quiet, structured environment with sensory equipment, an interactive screen, and activities such as Bucket Time, sensory play and communication-focused interventions. You'll work closely with staff and parents to develop communication, emotional regulation, independence and early learning skills. This role is long term and may become permanent for the right candidate.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting children in a school, nursery or Early Years setting
- Confident working with children with ASD, SLCN, delayed communication or sensory needs
- Able to provide 1:1 and small-group support to children with identified SEN
- Understanding of sensory regulation strategies and therapeutic approaches
- Knowledge of the EYFS framework and Reception curriculum
- Holds TA qualifications or a relevant degree
- Calm, patient and able to work well within a supportive team
The School
- Friendly and inclusive primary school environment
- Ofsted rated "Good"
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team and SENDCo
- Excellent facilities and a well-equipped Pathways Provision
- Strong focus on developing children's emotional and social skills through tailored interventions
If this sounds like the right next step for you, please upload your CV and Alex will be in touch to discuss the role further.
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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