SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Working alongside class teachers and inclusion staff, SEND Teaching Assistants support pupils with additional needs. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

• Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
• Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
• Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
• Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or care desirable
• Resilient, kind, and observant.
• Confidence using or learning alternative communication.
• Team-oriented and professional approach.

About the School

This Birmingham SEND school, rated Good by Ofsted, is highly respected for its therapeutic approach and achievement-focused culture. Staff receive excellent SEN training and are supported to specialise in key intervention strategies. The school has sensory spaces, outdoor learning areas, therapy rooms, and calm break-out zones. It’s a setting that values growth over quick fixes, making it a rewarding place to work for anyone passionate about SEND education.