SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£23,400 - £27,300 per annum
Vacancy ID
31b4069a-a8dc-4aac-bea8-67f2faccf929
Job Description
Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. 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 a school, care, youth or SEND setting
Understanding of autism, ADHD, sensory needs or learning difficulties
Calm, consistent and able to adapt support to each child
Confident working with teachers and following SEND plans
About the School
Located in central Birmingham, this specialist setting supports children with a wide range of learning needs, including autism, communication differences and developmental delays. The school offers small class sizes, structured routines and a high staff-to-pupil ratio to ensure individual attention. Staff work collaboratively with families and therapists to create personalised learning pathways and celebrate every step forward. The leadership team promotes training, reflective practice and consistent communication so staff feel equipped and supported in their roles.