SEN Teaching Assistant

West Midlands/ temporary / £90 - 110 per day

1:1 Teaching Assistant – Join a Fantastic Year 1 Team!

Longbridge | ️ Start Date: January 2026

Are you a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a new and rewarding challenge?
Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism to reach their full potential?

An inclusive and nurturing Primary School in Longbridge is seeking a committed 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a delightful Year 1 pupil with Autism. This full-time, long-term role will run for the entire academic year, ensuring consistency and a strong, trusting relationship for the child.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you’ll:

  • Work closely with a Year 1 pupil, providing tailored 1:1 support

  • ✨ Follow the class teacher’s direction to deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences

  • Help create a calm, positive, and safe learning environment

  • Build strong relationships with both the child and the wider school team

‍ About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working within Primary settings

  • Previous experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis, ideally with Autism

  • A warm, patient, and understanding nature

  • The ability to take direction and work collaboratively with the class teacher

  • Reliability, commitment, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

What You’ll Receive

As a valued member of the TeacherActive team, you’ll enjoy:

  • Market-leading rates of pay

  • Access to a variety of CPD and online training courses to grow your skills

  • An excellent referral scheme (T&Cs apply)

  • A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant and a supportive team always ready to help

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this fulfilling role and make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Click ‘Apply Now’, or contact Heather O’Neill directly:
[email protected]
0121 200 3224

Join us and help make every school day brighter for a child who needs your support.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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