SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 - £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
60fc14f0-e863-4b07-b08e-d8e5c841e126
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 with SEND desirable.
Patience, empathy, and creativity.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Dedication to inclusive education.
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, is known for its therapeutic approach and personalised teaching. Pupils benefit from small classes, tailored interventions, and strong pastoral support that ensures both academic and emotional growth.
Parents highlight the visible progress their children make, praising the school’s commitment to inclusion and resilience. Ofsted commended the effective leadership, dedicated staff, and the positive culture that underpins pupil success.
For a Learning Mentor, this is a role where your daily impact will be profound and rewarding.