SEND Teaching Assistant
SKILLS
FULL 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.
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. Mains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.
Desired Experience + Qualifications
- Experience supporting SEND learners is desirable - Compassionate, patient, and adaptable in approach - Strong communication and collaborative skills - Genuine commitment to inclusive, child-centred support
About the School
This Birmingham SEND school—rated Good by Ofsted—stands out for its highly personalized, therapeutic environment. Serving pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties, the school provides structured routines, small class sizes, and a carefully crafted curriculum balancing academics, life skills, and emotional wellbeing. Through therapies, sensory learning, and enrichment opportunities, students build self-confidence and achievement. With outstanding leadership and positive staff–student relationships, the school is praised by parents and inspectors alike for transforming pupils' educational and personal journeys.