Job description
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KS1 Teaching Assistant - SEN & Transition Support
- Location: Birmingham, B28
- Weekly Pay: £500-£525
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract: Long-Term
Long Term Futures are seeking a caring and experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the B28 area of Birmingham.
This is a full-time role providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD and children who require extra support transitioning from EYFS into KS1.
You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils who may find the increased structure, expectations and routines of Year 1 challenging. The role will involve a combination of classroom support, 1:1 interventions and small-group activities, helping children develop their confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted SEN support across KS1, particularly Year 1
- Support pupils with ASD, ADHD and additional learning needs
- Help children adjust to the transition from EYFS into Year 1
- Support pupils with classroom routines, transitions and increased learning expectations
- Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to individual needs
- Reinforce early phonics, reading, writing and numeracy skills
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, attention and concentration
- Use visual timetables, Now & Next boards and structured learning strategies
- Adapt activities to support pupils working at different developmental stages
- Encourage independence, positive behaviour and social interaction
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to monitor pupil progress
- Help maintain a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
What the School is Looking For
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within EYFS or KS1
- Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD and additional needs
- Good understanding of the EYFS curriculum and transition into KS1
- Confidence supporting children who require additional structure and reassurance
- Experience delivering phonics, early reading and numeracy interventions
- Knowledge of Little Wandle phonics would be highly desirable
- Understanding of emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Experience using visual timetables, Now & Next boards and other SEN strategies
- A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Available to start ASAP
About the School
- Large, welcoming mainstream primary school in South Birmingham
- Diverse and inclusive school community with a strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs
- Strong focus on developing confident, curious and caring learners
- Dedicated SEND leadership and structured approaches to identifying and supporting individual learning needs
- Uses targeted phonics, reading, language and communication interventions to support pupil progress
- Strong emphasis on positive relationships, respectful behaviour and consistent classroom routines
- Creative and engaging curriculum with a particular focus on early reading and literacy
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities supporting children's confidence, independence and personal development
- Collaborative approach between teachers, support staff and families
Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.
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.