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 young people with SEND in education or a similar environment
• Confidence working with sensory needs and emotional regulation techniques
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new approaches
• Strong communication skills and a non-judgemental attitude
• A reflective approach and strong safeguarding awareness

About the School

This Birmingham B14 SEND school is known for its creative therapeutic approach and its calm environment built around routine structure and emotional safety. The setting supports pupils with a mix of communication differences autism and developmental needs with a curriculum that prioritises life skills sensory regulation and personalised learning journeys. Class sizes are small and each child is supported by a consistent team who work closely with families and specialists to create the right conditions for meaningful progress.

The school has been praised by Ofsted for its strong leadership and the quality of relationships across the community. Staff are encouraged to bring new ideas seek out training and approach every pupil with patience and positivity. It’s a setting where you’ll feel part of a team that genuinely cares about professional growth and celebrates every milestone whether big or small.