SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£20,500 - £23,500 per annum
Vacancy ID
84afee1e-a49e-4ce9-b63f-573475c1f86f
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 with SEND pupils desirable.
Compassion, patience, and creativity.
Strong communication skills.
Enthusiasm for inclusive education.
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, has a reputation for its nurturing ethos and structured, therapeutic provision. It supports pupils with autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties, helping them develop both academically and personally.
The school values respect, resilience, and independence, and provides a broad curriculum supported by therapies and enrichment opportunities. Parents praise the dedicated staff, highlighting the visible difference the school makes to children’s confidence.
Ofsted commended the leadership and teaching quality, as well as the strong, supportive relationships that underpin pupil success.
For a SEND Support Assistant, this is an opportunity to be part of a skilled and committed team that values your contribution every day.