SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
81c50612-851b-4f1b-99a5-283063c325ae
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, creativity, and empathy.
Ability to adapt support strategies.
Strong communication and teamwork.
About the School
This Birmingham school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, is highly regarded for its specialist SEND provision. Pupils benefit from small classes, targeted interventions, and access to therapies that support both academic and personal progress.
Ofsted highlighted the positive ethos, effective leadership, and dedicated staff team. Parents describe the school as life-changing, praising the supportive environment and the confidence their children develop.
For a Teaching Assistant, this is an opportunity to work in a setting where every contribution is valued and where your role will make a lasting difference.