SEND Teaching Assistant
Solihull
Full time
£24,000 - £30,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
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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 supporting young people with SEND in a school setting.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust.
Patience and adaptability when faced with challenging behaviour.
Willingness to work as part of a wider support team.
About the School
This Solihull secondary school is recognised for its inclusive ethos and robust pastoral care systems. Ofsted has praised the school's focus on helping SEND students make strong progress both academically and socially. Staff collaborate closely to provide consistent, thoughtful support.
The school actively invests in staff training and development, giving Learning Mentors opportunities to build expertise and take on more responsibility. With a positive team culture and strong student relationships, this is a role where you’ll feel supported and inspired to grow.