SEND Teaching Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,000 / year
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

SEND support Visual prompts Sensory strategies 1:1 support Patient communication Safeguarding awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Description

A SEND school in Birmingham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils who rely on visual prompts, predictable routines, and sensory-aware strategies. You’ll provide 1:1 support, model tasks, and guide pupils through transitions. Some children need reassurance; others need structure and step-by-step cues. Working with teachers and therapists, you’ll help create a consistent environment where pupils feel safe and able to engage.

Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support. Use visuals, modelling, and sensory strategies. Support calm routines and regulation. Work alongside teachers and therapists.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Experience supporting SEND pupils.
  • Patient, consistent communication.
  • Confidence using structured approaches.
  • Strong safeguarding awareness.

About the School

Located in Birmingham (B21), this SEND school holds a Good Ofsted rating and is known for its structured, sensory-aware classrooms. Staff work as a multidisciplinary team to support communication, regulation, and independence. Predictable routines, calm spaces, and clear expectations help pupils feel secure. Leadership values teamwork, staff wellbeing, and ongoing training, making this a supportive environment for both pupils and colleagues.

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