Early Years SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Kingstanding. The successful candidate will provide 1:1 support to children with Special Educational Needs while delivering tailored learning activities. Applicants should have experience in Early Years and a relevant qualification. This full-time position offers competitive pay and an opportunity to support children's learning until the end of the academic year.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Supportive school environment

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in Early Years is essential.
• Strong background in supporting children with SEND needs is required.
• A valid DBS check is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with SEND.
• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Work closely with class teacher and SENCO.

Skills

Experience with Early Years

Support for children with SEND

Positive and resilient approach

Education

Level 2/3 in Childcare

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Job description

Location: Kingstanding, Birmingham
Start Date: January July 2026 (end of academic year)
School Type: Primary School

We are currently seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant with Early Years experience to join a welcoming Primary School in Kingstanding. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who require additional support, while working as part of a supportive and passionate team.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Assist in delivering tailored learning activities in line with the Early Years curriculum.

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure pupils are fully supported in their development.

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children in Early Years.

• Strong background in supporting children with SEND needs.

• A relevant qualification: Level 2/3 in Childcare OR Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning.

• A positive, resilient, and nurturing approach to supporting children.

• A valid DBS/Criminal Conviction Check on the update service (or willingness to apply for a new one).

What s on Offer:

• Full-time position until the end of the academic year.

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive school environment.

• Competitive pay, based on experience and qualifications.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children s education and have the skills we are looking for, we d love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.