SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£20,500 – £23,500 per annum
Vacancy ID
2a8f5b8c-cbea-4e62-838c-ac35b69f6957
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.
Compassion, patience, and resilience.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Enthusiasm for inclusive education.
About the School
This Birmingham school, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, is a leader in specialist provision for pupils with physical and complex needs. Staff work collaboratively to provide tailored support that addresses academic, therapeutic, and personal development.
Parents describe the school as life-changing, praising the visible progress their children make in both confidence and skills. Ofsted highlighted the exceptional leadership and the way the school celebrates every achievement, no matter how small.
For a SEND Teaching Assistant, this is a setting where your contribution will have a lasting impact and where you’ll be part of a skilled, supportive team.