SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£27,300 - £31,200 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 working with pupils with SEND or SEMH needs
Understanding of behaviour support and communication strategies
Positive, patient, and proactive mindset
Strong teamwork and adaptability in varied classroom environments
About the School
This Birmingham-based specialist school is rated Good by Ofsted and is known for its therapeutic, well-structured approach to learning. The team creates an environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and inspired to grow — academically, socially, and emotionally. With small class sizes and a holistic curriculum, the school focuses on developing communication, resilience, and self-regulation skills. Staff benefit from ongoing CPD, strong pastoral leadership, and a genuine sense of belonging within a forward-thinking community. It’s an inspiring place for professionals who value teamwork, care deeply about inclusion, and want to see real progress unfold in front of them.