Primary SEND Teaching Assistant - Stechford

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Birmingham seeks a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a mainstream school. The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with personal care, and promoting emotional well-being. Candidates should have experience with SEND and a willingness to learn communication strategies like PECs or Makaton.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD training and resources

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or similar setting.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to individual children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support non-verbal pupils in the SEND Hub with tailored 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist with communication using PECs or Makaton.
• Promote engagement and emotional well-being.

Skills

Experience with children with SEND

Patience

Empathy

Understanding of non-verbal communication

Team player

Job description

Overview

Teaching Assistant (SEND Hub) - Stechford

Date: 03/11/2025 - ongoing | Location: Stechford, Birmingham

Are you a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Aspire People are working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Stechford that is seeking a dedicated TA to join their on-site SEND Hub.

Role

• You will be supporting a small group of non-verbal pupils within the school's SEND Hub. The role will involve:
• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting with communication, using tools such as PECs or Makaton (experience is desirable but not essential)
• Supporting pupils with personal care needs
• Promoting independence, engagement, and emotional well-being
• Collaborating with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver high-quality learning experiences

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a school or similar setting
• Comfortable providing personal care
• Patience, empathy, and a strong understanding of non-verbal communication
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of each child
• A team player with a positive and proactive attitude

This is an ongoing opportunity offering rewarding and meaningful work each day. Whether you have experience with Makaton or PECs, or you're eager to develop your skills in this area, we welcome your application.

Why work with Aspire People?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD training and resources
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Apply today and join a supportive team making a lasting difference in children's lives.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.