SEN Teaching Assistant

The Teach Team Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible placements

Training & development

Education consultant

Rewarding specialist college

Job summary

The Teach Team Ltd in Birmingham is recruiting compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support learners aged 16-25 with complex needs in a specialist college. You will help students develop independence, communication, life skills and confidence in a supportive, safe environment.

Working with experienced teachers, therapists and support staff, you will deliver personalised learning and care plans, provide one-to-one and small group support, and promote inclusion, dignity and wellbeing in every

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or adults with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Confidence in providing, or willingness to learn, personal care support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve greater independence.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including ASC, PMLD, SLD, and complex needs.
• Support students with classroom activities, vocational learning, and the development of independent living skills.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist students with mobility and physical support where required.
• Provide personal care, including support with toileting, changing, feeding, and maintaining personal hygiene, ensuring dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised learning and care plans.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

Skills

SEN experience

Caring temperament

Personal care support

Communication

Teamwork

DBS Update Service

Job description

The Teach Team are looking for compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist college supporting young people aged 16-25 with a range of additional learning needs.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will support students to develop their independence, confidence, communication skills, and life skills, helping them prepare for adulthood in a safe and nurturing environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring every student receives the individualised support they need to achieve their personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and complex needs.
• Support students with classroom activities, vocational learning, and the development of independent living skills.
• Encourage communication, social interaction, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist students with mobility and physical support where required.
• Provide personal care, including support with toileting, changing, feeding, and maintaining personal hygiene, ensuring each student's dignity, privacy, and wellbeing are always respected.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised learning and care plans.
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people or adults with special educational needs is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Confidence in providing, or willingness to learn, personal care support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people achieve greater independence.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities with long-term and permanent placements available.
• Full training and ongoing professional development, including SEND and personal care training.
• A dedicated education consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to work in a rewarding specialist college where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young adults.

The Teach Team is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.