Dedicated Sen Support Role Available In Birmingham – Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant in Birmingham to work within a primary school's learning support team. The role focuses on pupils across KS1–KS2 with ASD, MLD and SLCN, delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with additional needs, strong literacy/numeracy, and an Enhanced DBS check. This is a full-time, term-time-only position under the guidance of the SENCO and teachers.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience when supporting pupils with ASD, SLCN, and MLD.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills to support learning activities.
• Experience helping children with additional needs is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct pupil support with 1:1 and small-group interventions aligned to EHCP goals.
• Use visual timetables, PECS, and Makaton to aid communication and inclusion.
• Apply positive behaviour strategies to maintain a calm, structured classroom.
• Record progress and liaise with teachers, SENCO, and visiting specialists.
• Support pupils during transitions and help monitor their development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Literacy

Numeracy

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: NJC Scale / Grade (Dependent on experience)

Role Overview

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Birmingham is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join its progressive learning support team. This full-time, term-time-only role involves working closely with pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who require targeted support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN).

The position is well-suited for an experienced SEN Support Assistant or a psychology graduate seeking practical experience within a supportive West Midlands educational setting. Working under the guidance of the school SENCO and class teachers, you will help create a structured, safe, and engaging environment for pupils with individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Direct Pupil Support: Deliver individualised 1:1 and small-group learning interventions tailored to pupils' personal EHCP objectives.
• Communication & Classroom Inclusion: Utilize visual timetables, PECS, and simple Makaton to promote communication, active involvement, and emotional self-regulation.
• Behaviour Management: Apply positive behaviour support strategies to assist pupils through transitions and maintain a calm classroom environment.
• Progress Monitoring: Record day-to-day pupil achievements and liaise regularly with class teachers, the SENCO, and visiting specialists (e.g., Speech & Language Therapists).
• Qualifications & Skills: Prior experience supporting children with additional needs, strong empathy and patience, good literacy and numeracy skills, and an Enhanced DBS check.

School & Department Highlights

• Community-Focused School: A friendly primary school with strong links to the local Birmingham community and excellent public transport connections.
• Dedicated Provision: Features well-equipped sensory spaces and dedicated inclusion rooms designed for intervention sessions.
• Professional Development: Regular training opportunities in autism awareness, positive handling, and speech and language support.