SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£23,140 - £25,480 per annum
Vacancy ID
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Job Description
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. 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 children with SEND, particularly in primary settings.
Strong communication skills and the ability to build calm, trusting relationships with pupils.
Understanding of sensory needs, emotional regulation and adaptive support.
Reliable, proactive and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
About the School
Based in Birmingham North, this Good Ofsted-rated primary school is known for its inclusive ethos, welcoming culture and strong pastoral foundations. The school works hard to ensure that every child feels seen and supported, with a SEND provision that blends structured routines, sensory-friendly approaches and consistent emotional support. Staff collaborate closely across year groups and champion a whole-school approach to wellbeing, behaviour and communication. The school is proud of its diverse community and invests heavily in parent partnerships, ensuring families feel involved and understood. Classrooms are calm, organised and designed with accessibility in mind. Leaders are present, supportive and committed to empowering staff with ongoing professional development. For someone seeking a school where inclusion is genuinely lived, not just spoken about, this setting offers a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to pupils’ confidence, progress and day-to-day happiness.