SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary – Birmingham
A welcoming and supportive primary special school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, and additional learning needs.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential. Working alongside experienced teachers and specialist staff, you will provide tailored support, both in the classroom and during wider school activities, ensuring pupils feel valued and supported every day.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis to access learning
• Assisting teachers in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities
• Helping pupils develop social, communication, and emotional regulation skills
• Providing personal care support when required
• Promoting independence and confidence in all aspects of school life
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children with SEND, ideally in a primary setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs

If you are an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.


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.