SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and proactive team as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Birmingham. This role is vital in supporting students with special educational needs to access learning and build confidence. You'll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, adapting resources to ensure inclusive education. This position offers ongoing training and the chance to make a lasting difference in students' lives every day. If you're dedicated to empowering young learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive school community

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings is essential.
• A nurturing attitude and calm approach are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN needs.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCO for consistent support.

Skills

Experience supporting young people

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Birmingham, West Midlands
Boys’ Secondary School | Full-Time | Permanent
32.5–37 hours per week (negotiable)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: [Insert deadline]
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Support. Empower. Transform.
We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated inclusion team. You’ll play a vital role in helping students with special educational needs access learning, build confidence, and thrive in and beyond the classroom.

What you’ll do:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs
Adapt and deliver resources to support inclusive learning
Work closely with teachers, SENCO and pastoral staff to ensure consistent support
Encourage independence and celebrate every milestone

What you’ll bring:
️ Experience supporting young people in an educational setting
️ A positive, nurturing attitude and a calm approach
️ Good communication and organisation skills
️ GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above

Why join us?
A school community that values inclusion and care
Ongoing training and development opportunities
The chance to make a lasting difference, every single day

If you’re ready to help students feel seen, supported and successful — we want to meet you.

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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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