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. Mains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

- Experience in SEND, care, PRU, or inclusion-based roles - Understanding of autism, sensory processing, or SEMH - Calm, patient, and confident approach - Ability to follow behaviour and learning plans - Strong communication with staff and families Enthusiasm for pupil-centred support

About the School

Located in Birmingham (B20), this Ofsted ‘Good’ specialist school supports children with complex learning and developmental needs. The environment is structured and therapeutic, with communication, regulation, and wellbeing at the heart of daily practice. Small class sizes allow for personalised learning and consistent staff relationships. The school works closely with external professionals, including SALTs, occupational therapists, and behavioural specialists, to meet EHCP goals. Ofsted has praised the school's leadership, safeguarding culture, and attention to individual progress. The curriculum supports life skills, independence, and academic development at an appropriate pace. Staff are encouraged to develop professionally with access to regular CPD. This is an ideal setting if you want to deepen your SEND practice and be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on long-term outcomes.