Primary SEN Teaching Assistant - Alum Rock

Prospero Teaching; Saltley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in a vibrant primary school in Alum Rock, Birmingham. The role involves providing targeted support for pupils with special educational needs in Year 4. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and strong communication skills. This full-time, term-time position offers professional development opportunities in a welcoming school environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive leadership and colleagues

Welcoming school community

Qualifications

• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach necessary.
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and high standards for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND.
• Help create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Assist in planning tailored activities for individual learning needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reports.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 2 / 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Year 4

📍 Location : Alum Rock, Birmingham

🏫 School Type : 2-Form Entry Primary School

📅 Start Date : September 2025

📄 Contract : Full-time, Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you have a nurturing, patient approach and a commitment to supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Prospero Teaching are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team at a vibrant and inclusive 2-form entry primary school in Alum Rock. You will be working in Year 4, supporting a child (or children) with specific learning and/or behavioural needs, both in the classroom and during small group or 1:1 interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Help to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Assist with planning and delivering tailored activities that meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to reports and reviews.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion and high standards for all learners.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2 / 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) - desirable but not essential.

We Offer

• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Supportive leadership and dedicated colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the role for you then please apply to this job advert, or contact Cat at Prospero at or call (phone number removed).