Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistants – Full Time
Location: Redditch
Salary: £89 - £100 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ SEN School in Redditch is currently seeking dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team on a full-time basis. Candidates with experience across Early Years to Year 8 are encouraged to apply.
The school prides itself on offering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where all pupils are given tailored learning experiences to meet their individual needs.
The provision supports pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including:
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Autism (ASC)
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PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)
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MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
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Down’s Syndrome
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ADHD
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Challenging Behaviour
The complexity and severity of needs vary across classes.
About the Role:
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Full-Time position: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)
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Potential for a permanent contract following successful placement
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Work across Key Stages 1 to 4, providing both 1:1 and small group support
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Support teachers with planning, lesson delivery, classroom management, and behaviour support
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Assist with classroom organisation and learning displays
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Monitor pupil progress and support their personal development
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Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning space
Each class typically has around 10 pupils, supported by 1 Teacher and 2 Learning Support Assistants, with strong backing from an excellent leadership team.
✅ Candidate Requirements:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in schools or care/child-related settings
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Confident supporting needs such as Autism, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, PMLD, SEMH
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, staff, and families
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Understanding of child development and behaviour management strategies
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Resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through GSL Education
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Able to commit to full-time, term-time hours (8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
Ideal for Candidates With Backgrounds In:
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Primary and Secondary classroom support
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Youth work or residential care
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Psychology or Education graduates
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Support work or nursing
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Children’s security or welfare services
Interested?
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all candidates must have or be willing to apply for an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS.
Apply now with your updated CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!