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 Communication strategies Sensory strategies Visual prompts Safeguarding Patient communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Teaching Assistant

Birmingham

Full time

£24,400–£26,000 per annum

Job Description

A SEND school in Birmingham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils who need structure, reassurance, and sensory-aware approaches. You’ll provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils regulate during busy moments, and use visual prompts to guide understanding. Working with teachers and therapists, you’ll create a predictable learning environment where pupils feel safe, focused, and able to participate confidently.

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
  • Assist with communication and sensory strategies.
  • Support calm routines and transitions.
  • Work with teachers and therapists.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
  • Calm, patient communication.
  • Confidence using visuals and modelling.
  • Strong safeguarding awareness.

About the School

Located in Birmingham (B18), this SEND school is rated Good by Ofsted and is known for its structured routines and sensory-aware classrooms. Staff work collaboratively to support communication, regulation, and independence. Pupils benefit from clear expectations, predictable environments, and positive relationships. Leadership prioritises wellbeing and practical CPD, creating a steady, supportive setting for both pupils and staff.

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