SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
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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 learners is desirable
Compassionate, patient, and flexible in approach
Strong communication and teamworking skills
Genuine enthusiasm for inclusive education
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school is known for its therapeutic, structured environment and is rated Good by Ofsted. With small class sizes and specialist staff, the school offers a curriculum that blends academics with therapy and life-skill development—ensuring every pupil can progress and grow.
Parents often praise the school’s positive effect on children’s confidence and emotional wellbeing. According to Ofsted, leadership is strong, relationships are warm, and the inclusive ethos shines through. Staff benefit from ongoing CPD and a genuinely supportive culture.