SEND Teaching Assistant
Solihull
Full time
£26,000 - £31,200 per annum
Vacancy ID
48d1cb04-5f61-47ae-8c3c-6bcecc4db08a
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 SEND or SEMH pupils
Understanding of sensory needs or autism informed approaches
Calm patient presence with strong emotional awareness
Ability to adapt support to individual needs
Strong commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries
About the School
This Solihull B91 SEND school is recognised for its structured supportive and highly personalised approach to meeting complex needs. With a Good Ofsted rating and a strong local reputation the school integrates therapeutic practice sensory learning and communication development into every aspect of the curriculum.
Classrooms are intentionally calm and low arousal with sensory equipment individual workstations and breakout areas that help pupils manage stimulation. Staff work collaboratively with speech therapists occupational therapists and pastoral leads to create consistent routines tailored to each pupil’s communication and emotional profile.
Families value the school’s transparent communication and its commitment to helping pupils grow socially emotionally and academically at a pace that feels safe. Staff frequently comment on the strong teamwork reflective practice and the sense of making real impact. For someone who wants a purposeful SEND career path this school provides an encouraging thoughtful and well supported setting.