SEND Teaching Assistant
Solihull
Full time
£28,600 – £33,800 per annum
Vacancy ID
9172e498-6ee5-435b-9ca5-8ac22753f16d
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 children with SEND (education, care, or youth settings) Awareness of sensory regulation and communication differences Strong teamwork, adaptability, and a calm, resilient mindset Commitment to inclusion and ongoing personal development
About the School
This Solihull all-through academy, rated Good by Ofsted, stands out for its unwavering commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing. The school seamlessly integrates its primary and secondary provision, creating continuity for learners who benefit from familiar faces and consistent support. Ofsted praised its leadership for embedding a positive culture where staff feel valued, supported, and trusted. The school’s SEND team is highly respected locally — known for its proactive approach to sensory regulation, mental health, and trauma-informed practice. Class sizes are smaller, ensuring pupils receive focused attention, while extensive CPD opportunities equip staff to build specialist expertise. For educators passionate about SEND, this school offers the chance to join a community that genuinely transforms challenges into possibilities.