SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Birmingham
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential? A well-resourced special school in Birmingham is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide both 1:1 and small group support, working with pupils who have a range of needs including Autism, MLD, and communication difficulties. You’ll work closely with experienced teachers and a supportive leadership team to create a positive, structured environment where every pupil can learn, thrive, and feel valued.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning, social skills, and independence.
• Assisting the teacher with planning, resources, and classroom activities.
• Using strategies to support pupils with communication and emotional regulation.
• Helping to manage behaviour positively and consistently.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children with SEND, ideally in a school setting.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable, not essential).
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to supporting pupils with diverse needs to achieve their goals.

If you are a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where every day brings a new achievement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.