SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. 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 supporting pupils with SEND in any setting (school, care, youth work etc.)
• Calm, patient and empathetic communication style
• Understanding of autism, SEMH, or complex needs
• Willingness to use therapeutic and person-centred approaches DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

About the School

This Birmingham-based specialist provision is rated Good by Ofsted and is known for its structured, therapeutic approach to supporting pupils with complex SEND and SEMH needs. The school focuses on building resilience, communication, independence and emotional regulation through tailored support and pastoral care. Class sizes are small and each group is supported by a skilled team, including teachers, mentors and behaviour specialists. The leadership team prioritises inclusivity, staff training and wellbeing, ensuring employees feel valued and equipped to respond to individual needs. The environment includes sensory rooms, calm spaces, therapeutic outdoor areas, and access to speech and language, nurture interventions and occupational therapy where needed. The school ethos centres around recognising potential rather than behaviour alone, and they celebrate small wins as much as major milestones. Staff often comment on the strong sense of team support and the rewarding nature of watching pupils grow in confidence and engagement. If you want a SEND role where emotional intelligence is as valued as classroom experience, this is a great fit.