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1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 5 (ADHD, SEMH & Behaviour Support) | Kings Heath, B14\n\nLocation: Kings Heath, Birmingham (B14)\n\nPay: £90 - £105 per day\n\nContract Type: Long-term to permanent\n\nHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nAre you a patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting a child's educational and emotional development?\n\nAbout the Role\n\nLong Term Futures is seeking a resilient and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 boy with ADHD, Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and challenging behaviour. Based in a supportive primary school, this long-term role offers the potential to become permanent.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDeliver tailored 1:1 support, helping a Year 5 pupil with ADHD, SEMH needs, and behavioural challenges thrive in their learning environment.\nWork closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow and adapt individualised education and support plans.\nApply positive behaviour strategies to support emotional well-being and foster engagement.\nUtilise structured techniques like Zones of Regulation, sensory tools, and emotion coaching to address the child's needs.\nPromote social skills development through guided interaction and purposeful activities.Candidate Requirements\n\nProven experience working with children who have ADHD, SEMH needs, and challenging behaviour.\nUnderstanding of EHCPs and how to implement targeted support strategies.\nKnowledge of evidence-based interventions like Zones of Regulation and de-escalation methods (desirable).\nExcellent behaviour management capabilities with a patient and empathetic approach.\nStrong ability to nurture trust and support a child's emotional and social development.Why Work with Long Term Futures?\n\nConsistent, full-time work with potential for a permanent role.\nOpportunities in schools across Birmingham and surrounding areas.\nA dedicated consultant to support you.\nTrial days instead of formal interviews.\nAccess to free CPD training, including Behaviour Management and SEMH Support.Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process\n\nApply - Submit your CV.\nInitial Call - We'll discuss your experience and preferences.\nSchool Matching - We'll find the right role for you.\nTrial Day - Experience the school before committing.\nStart Work - If it's the right fit, you're ready to begin.All applicants need a valid DBS and two references for a trial day. If this role isn't suitable, please contact Jasmine at Long Term Futures to discuss your ideal job role.
\n\nThis role is commutable to Rubery, Halesowen, Solihull, Apple Heath, Bromsgrove, Oldbury, Redditch, Coleshill (within 1 hour- public transport, within 30 minutes- driving)