SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£26,000 – £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 within a SEND setting or strong transferable skills from care or education
Patience, adaptability, and genuine compassion for children’s progress
Understanding of sensory processing and communication strategies
Commitment to teamwork and inclusion
About the School
This Ofsted-rated Good SEND school in Birmingham offers a therapeutic and structured approach to education. It specialises in supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and social communication needs, providing consistency, clear routines, and personalised pathways for learning. Staff are trained in sensory integration and trauma-informed practices, ensuring that every pupil receives both emotional and educational support. The leadership team is forward-thinking and hands-on, promoting collaboration and wellbeing across the staff body. The school’s strong parent partnerships and pupil progress data reflect its holistic approach — this is a place where compassion and progress go hand in hand.