SEND Teaching Assistant

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

SEND Support 1:1 Guidance Classroom Management Patient Communication Safeguarding Awareness Structured Strategies

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Teaching Assistant

Solihull

Full time

£24,400–£26,000 per annum

Job Description

A Primary school in Solihull is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils who need structure, reassurance, and adapted learning approaches. You’ll offer 1:1 guidance, help pupils regulate during transitions, and use visuals or step-by-step modelling to support understanding. Some pupils need confidence; others need predictable routines. Working with teachers and pastoral staff, you’ll help create a supportive environment where every child can access learning confidently.

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
  • Use visuals, modelling, and structured prompts.
  • Support routines, transitions, and regulation.
  • Work with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Experience supporting SEND pupils.
  • Warm, patient communication.
  • Confidence with structured strategies.
  • Strong safeguarding awareness.

About the School

Located in Solihull (B93), this Primary school is rated Good by Ofsted and known for its consistent routines and inclusive practice. Staff work collaboratively to support pupils with additional needs, using adapted teaching and clear expectations. The school prioritises emotional wellbeing, communication, and early intervention. Leadership offers regular SEND-focused CPD and promotes strong teamwork, creating a calm, encouraging environment where children feel understood and supported.

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