SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
2abecee8-0377-46d5-8e91-4075e87aa868
Job Description
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. 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 in SEND or youth support preferred.
Resilient, patient, and ready for variety.
Comfortable using creative or sensory strategies.
Calm in challenging situations and positive in attitude.
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school, rated Good by Ofsted, has built a strong reputation for its therapeutic and nurturing culture. Pupils are supported through a carefully structured curriculum that blends academic learning with emotional development and life skills. Staff are well-trained in regulation strategies and work as a close-knit team to ensure consistency and care for every learner. The school places high value on wellbeing — for both staff and pupils — and new team members are given excellent support and training. If you want to work somewhere that genuinely understands the power of patience and persistence, this is the perfect environment.