SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£23,000 – £29,000 per annum
Vacancy ID
6c49e6b7-3df6-402d-af73-603d242835bc
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 children with SEND, particularly autism and ADHD.
Ability to use a patient and nurturing approach to support children’s needs.
Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with teachers and specialists.
Flexibility to adapt to the needs of individual learners.
About the School
This Birmingham school is recognised for its commitment to inclusion and the support it offers to children with SEND. Ofsted highlights the school’s strength in creating a calm and structured learning environment where every child feels safe and able to achieve.
The school is particularly proud of its pastoral systems and specialist interventions, which enable children to flourish academically and emotionally. Staff describe the culture as team-oriented and supportive, making it an excellent setting for professionals passionate about SEND.