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Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Lichfield 89.00 - 100.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Role: SEND Teaching Assistant (Primary). Location: Lichfield & Surrounding Areas. Salary: £88.92 - £100 Per Day. Contract: Fixed Term. Can you be the calm in a child's busy school day? For a child with additional needs, the jump into primary school can be overwhelming. We are seeking a patient, creative, and nurturing SEND Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Tamworth. You will be the 'go-to' person for a child (or small group) with needs such as Autism (ASD), Speech and Language delays, or Global Developmental Delay (GDD). This is your chance to use play, patience, and visual aids to turn a 'can't do' into a 'can do.'

Job Responsibility

  • 1:1 Learning: Provide tailored support during phonics, maths, and play-based activities to ensure the curriculum is accessible
  • Sensory Support: Use 'Now & Next' boards and sensory breaks to help a child stay regulated and happy
  • Social Development: Help children learn how to play, share, and communicate with their peers during break times
  • Care & Wellbeing: Assist with personal care or mobility if required, ensuring the child feels dignified and safe

Requirements

  • Naturally patient
  • imaginative
  • experience in nursery, school, or personal experience with SEND
  • team player
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience
  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • education: high school, college, university

What we offer

  • The 'Lightbulb' Moments: Experience the pure joy of seeing a child finally master a skill they've been working on for weeks
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy primary school hours (typically 8:30 am - 3:30 pm) with no weekend or evening work
  • Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates, strictly adhered to, and paid every Friday via Randstad
  • Specialist Growth: Gain hands-on experience with EHCPs, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and sensory regulation techniques
  • Referral Bonus
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