SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – South Birmingham – Special School
A welcoming special school in South Birmingham is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and complex learning needs.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide both 1-2-1 and small group support, helping pupils access learning and achieve their full potential. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive, safe, and engaging learning environment, ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported. The school has excellent facilities, a strong leadership team, and a highly experienced staff who work collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for pupils.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Assisting the class teacher in delivering lessons and adapting resources.
• Supporting pupils with communication, social skills, and emotional regulation.
• Helping to create an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress and behaviour.
• Encouraging independence and confidence in learning.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND, ideally in a school setting.
• A patient, caring, and resilient nature.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• A genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with special needs.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.