SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£27,300 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
504cb315-6a89-4c34-859a-25e9273103d8
Job Description
Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. 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 learners is helpful but not essential
Compassionate, patient, and resilient in approach
Excellent communication and strong teamwork skills
Flexible and creative in meeting diverse needs
About the School
This SEND school in Birmingham, rated Good by Ofsted, is praised for its therapeutic and inclusive ethos. Specializing in supporting students with diverse needs—such as autism, ADHD, and social-emotional challenges—the school offers personalized learning and enriched approaches rooted in each child's strengths.
Pupils benefit from small classes, structured routines, and consistent support. The curriculum integrates academic content with therapeutic activities, life skills, and creative methods. The leadership is lauded for fostering effective teaching, warm relationships, and resilient student attitudes.
Parents describe the school as transformative—children thrive both academically and emotionally. Staff wellbeing is a priority, supported through training, mentoring, and a collaborative culture. As a Teaching Assistant here, your work is valued, meaningful, and part of a compassionate team committed to empowering every learner.