SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
22958e4e-32dc-4c25-bc72-cbb50a42cec7
Job Description
Supporting pupils throughout the school day, SEND Teaching Assistants help create calm and structured learning environments. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
Experience with SEND pupils desirable.
Patience, empathy, and adaptability.
Strong teamwork and communication.
Enthusiasm for supporting learners with additional needs.
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, provides structured, therapeutic support that helps pupils achieve both academically and personally. Pupils benefit from small classes, personalised learning, and access to therapies.
Parents describe the school as life-changing, noting the confidence and progress children make. Ofsted praised the effective leadership, inclusive ethos, and skilled staff team.
For a Teaching Assistant, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day in a school that values your contribution.