SEN TA & 1:1 Support - Harborne, B17 - September

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated local consultant

Free CPD and SEN-focused training

Opportunities across local schools

Ongoing support throughout placement

Long-term and potential permanentOp­ps

Job summary

Hays Education are working with a number of inclusive and supportive primary schools in the Harborne (B17) area who are looking to appoint caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support Assistants for the new academic year starting in September 2026. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping children overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're passionate about making a difference and helping children overcome barriers to learning,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in schools or similar settings.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Experience working on a 1:1 basis or with small intervention groups.
• Confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Desirable qualification in SEN or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEN
• Supporting children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs
• Implementing strategies to support behaviour and engagement
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Skills

1:1 Support

SEN experience

Patience & empathy

Behaviour management

Job description

SEN TA & 1:1 Support - Harborne, B17 - September

Hays Education are working with a number of inclusive and supportive primary schools in the Harborne (B17) area who are looking to appoint caring, patient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support Assistants for the new academic year starting in September 2026. If you're passionate about making a difference and helping children overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant or 1:1 Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and socially. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEN


• Supporting children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs


• Implementing strategies to support behaviour and engagement


• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development


• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs and other professionals


• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Roles are available on both a full-time and part-time basis, with long-term opportunities throughout the academic year.

What you'll need to succeed

We're keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN, either in schools or other child-focused settings


• Are patient, empathetic and resilient


• Have experience working on a 1:1 basis or with small intervention groups


• Are confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff


• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs


• Hold a relevant qualification (desirable but not essential)

Experience in personal care, behaviour support, Makaton, PECS, Team Teach or similar interventions would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive rates of pay


• Dedicated support from a local consultant with over 10 years of school-based experience


• Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training


• Opportunities in welcoming local schools across Small Heath and the surrounding area


• Ongoing support throughout your placement


• Long-term and potentially permanent opportunities

Start the new academic year in a role where every day makes a difference.