SEN Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their team in Birmingham. This full-time role involves working closely with young learners in a specialist SEND school, focusing on supporting children with complex needs, including Autism and physical disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in special education, a nurturing demeanor, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of students. If you are proactive and passionate about supporting children with diverse learning abilities, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working as a SEN Support Assistant.
• Expert knowledge of the SEND school curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to children with special needs.
• Engage and inspire students to reach their full potential.

Skills

Experience as a SEN Support Assistant

Knowledge of SEND school curriculum

Nurturing approach

Experience with Autism/PMLD/SLD/MLD

Safeguarding level 1 trained

DBS on the update service

Education

Qualified SEN Support Assistant (level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

SEN Support Assistant Job Vacancy

• SEN Support Assistant role in: Birmingham
• Starting date: After Easter 2025
• Salary: 85 - 95 per day, dependent on experience
• Temporary Contract, ongoing position
• Full Time Vacancy (8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)

SEN Support Assistant Specification
We are currently seeking an experienced SEN Support Assistant for a full-time job in a SEND School in the Birmingham area, working with a lovely primary Special needs class.

To be considered you must have experience working as a SEN Support Assistant and an expert knowledge of the SEND school curriculum, along with a caring and nurturing approach to your work.

• You must be a qualified SEN Support Assistant - ideally level 3 or equivalent
• Have an excellent knowledge of the UK SEND school system
• Be able to nurture and support young children with SEND
• Ideally have worked for at least 12 months within Special Needs
• Safeguarding level 1 trained
• DBS on the update service
• Autism/PMLD/SLD/MLD/Complex needs experience
• Dedicated to supporting young SEND learners

The school is looking for a SEN Support Assistant

The school looks after children at Primary level with a range of special needs, focusing on severe and complex Autism and physical disabilities. As such, it's crucial that you have a strong background in working within an SEN school and are ready to assist multiple students with diverse needs.

This is a specialist setting, and has children aged between 3 - 11 years old all with learning and additional needs. You will work within the classroom, providing individual attention focused support to learners.

If you are proactive, engaging, and have a natural ability to connect with children, this role could be a great fit for you. Working in a SEND school requires professionalism, dedication, and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs and varied learning abilities.

SEN Support Assistant Summary

The school is seeking a skilled and confident SEN Support Assistant who can engage and inspire students to reach their full potential. To be considered for this role, you must have excellent classroom experience and a genuine passion for working within SEND. Additionally, you should have experience supporting primary level children with Autism, ASC and various physical disabilities.

If you're an experienced SEN Support Assistant and believe you're a good fit for this role, or if you know someone who would be, we encourage you to apply today.