Compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant for 1:1 & Groups

First For Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate £90–£110

PAYE paid weekly

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Specialist SEND training & CPD

Dedicated consultant support

£150 refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

First For Education in Harborne, Birmingham is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a specialist setting. The role is full-time and long‑term, offering practical, 1:1 and group support across the school day.

You will benefit from specialist SEND training, CPD opportunities and ongoing consultant support. A £150 refer-a-friend scheme is also available for eligible placements.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SEND experience preferred.
• Experience supporting movement, mobility or physical needs is advantageous.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach essential.
• Comfortable providing practical support 1:1 and in small groups.
• Reliable, resilient and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Enhanced DBS check required; must be able to evidence qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, learning and physical support to pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with SEND in movement, mobility or physical needs where required.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to develop individual learning goals.
• Contribute to a calm and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Hands-on

Movement support

Mobility support

1:1 & small groups

Calm, patient & compassionate

Proactive learner

Reliable & resilient

Team player

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

First For Education in Harborne, Birmingham is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in a specialist setting. The role is full-time and long‑term, offering practical, 1:1 and group support across the school day.

You will benefit from specialist SEND training, CPD opportunities and ongoing consultant support. A £150 refer-a-friend scheme is also available for eligible placements.