SEND Teaching Assistant
Solihull
Full time
£24,700 – £28,600 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 SEND pupils in schools or community settings
Understanding of autism, ADHD, or social communication challenges
Empathetic, proactive, and consistent in approach
Committed to teamwork and professional learning
About the School
This Solihull-based specialist school provides a welcoming, structured environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism and speech, language, and communication difficulties. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school prides itself on its calm, sensory-friendly classrooms and strong focus on emotional regulation. Staff are valued for their creativity and compassion, and leadership provides excellent mentoring for those developing a career in SEND. The sense of teamwork is tangible, with every department working in sync to build consistency and trust for pupils and families alike.