Sen Teaching Assistant

If you want a role where you can see the difference you make every day, this Year 2 LSA (SEN Support) position at a primary school in Smethwick could be a good fit. It''s a long-term role, and you''d help three children get the most out of their school day, alongside a teacher, a Learning Support Practitioner and another LSA.

It''s a one-form entry primary with a Year 2 class of close to 30 children. You''d join as the second LSA, taking over from a colleague who''s leaving. The school would like someone in post as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the whole Year 2 class alongside the teacher, Learning Support Practitioner and other LSA
• Share targeted support for three children with the other LSA
• Provide 1:1 support for a bright student with a rare medical condition
• Help a student with ADHD stay settled and engaged
• Communicate with and include a student who''s non-verbal
• Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and keep routines consistent

Requirements

• A relevant qualification for an LSA role
• Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a school setting.
• Patience and resilience, especially on harder days
• A calm, consistent approach to behaviour
• Warmth and a real interest in getting to know each child
• Willingness to spend time in the classroom as part of the selection process

Two of the three children can show challenging behaviour, so some days will test you. You''ll be working as part of a team, not on your own.

What''s on offer

• Long-term / permanent role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm (32.5 hours per week), term time only
• A settled Year 2 team to join
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Sprint consultant

The school will review profiles and shortlist before meeting anyone. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and to spend time in the classroom, so the school can see how you work with the children.

Why Sprint?

If you''re looking to work as a teacher in a mainstream classroom, providing day-to-day supply cover, we''re probably not the agency for you. But if you''re passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want a long-term role as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where you can build consistency and see the impact of your work every day, that''s exactly what we do.

Next Steps

If you''re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, register your interest today.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment 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 Sprint Education

Sprint Education is a market leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. Specialists in SEND support for mainstream and SEN schools.

What Sprint Education offer

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly
• 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.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.