Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Special School, East Birmingham
Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? A lovely special school in East Birmingham is seeking dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to join their friendly and supportive team.

This nurturing school caters for children with a range of needs, including Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Speech, Language and Communication Needs. As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils to feel valued, supported, and motivated to learn in a caring and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with children who have additional needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being in the classroom.
• Encourage independence, communication, and social skills development.
• Provide support for pupils with personal care, where required.
• Help create a fun, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Record pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
• Contribute to a positive school culture where every child is supported to thrive.

Requirements:
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or similar role.
• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly within a primary setting.
• A patient, understanding, and encouraging approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant (desirable).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

In Return, You Will Receive:
• A welcoming and inclusive school environment.
• Support and guidance from a dedicated leadership team.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s lives every day.
• Competitive pay and support from an experienced education consultant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and motivated Primary Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential.

If you are interested in this Primary Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Primary Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


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.