SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,400–£26,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
0da448aa-4014-437a-9494-91b70002294f
Job Description
A SEND school in Birmingham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils who rely on visual prompts, predictable routines, and sensory-aware strategies. You’ll provide 1:1 support, model tasks, and guide pupils through transitions. Some children need reassurance; others need structure and step-by-step cues. Working with teachers and therapists, you’ll help create a consistent environment where pupils feel safe and able to engage.
Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
Use visuals, modelling, and sensory strategies.
Support calm routines and regulation.
Work alongside teachers and therapists.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience supporting SEND pupils.
Patient, consistent communication.
Confidence using structured approaches.
Strong safeguarding awareness.
About the School
Located in Birmingham (B21), this SEND school holds a Good Ofsted rating and is known for its structured, sensory-aware classrooms. Staff work as a multidisciplinary team to support communication, regulation, and independence. Predictable routines, calm spaces, and clear expectations help pupils feel secure. Leadership values teamwork, staff wellbeing, and ongoing training, making this a supportive environment for both pupils and colleagues.