SEND Teaching Assistant
Birmingham
Full time
£24,700 – £29,900 per annum
Vacancy ID
b57d1650-f955-468e-abcf-7bc2958b77a5
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 in SEND desirable.
Patience, empathy, and creativity.
Strong teamwork and communication.
Commitment to inclusive practice.
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school, rated “Good” by Ofsted, is known for its therapeutic, structured approach to education. Pupils benefit from small class sizes, tailored teaching, and access to therapies that support both academic and personal development.
Parents highlight the school’s positive impact, praising the confidence and independence their children gain. Ofsted commended the strong leadership, dedicated staff, and inclusive ethos.
For a SEND Learning Mentor, this is a school where your role will be central to children’s success, and where you’ll work as part of a team committed to making education accessible and meaningful.