Sen Teaching Assistant

Sprint Education Recruitment; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprint Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming mainstream primary school in Erdington. The role starts in September 2026 and offers a route to permanent employment for the right candidate.

You will work with the class teacher and SEND team to support pupils with additional needs, providing one-to-one and small group assistance and helping pupils engage confidently in classroom learning.

Qualifications

• Candidate has a degree or is in the final year of university.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, understanding and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils achieve their learning goals.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence and communication.
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Build relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Degree or final year

Experience with SEND

Patient and resilient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or final year in any subject

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Erdington. This is a full time role starting in September 2026, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the successful candidate.

About the School

This friendly and inclusive primary school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. The school has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of all pupils and provides excellent support for children with Special Educational Needs.

Teachers and support staff work together to create a positive atmosphere where pupils feel safe, respected, and inspired to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs. Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team, you will provide one to one support, assist with small group activities, and help pupils engage confidently in classroom learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a positive and lasting difference in their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning activities.
• Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils achieve their individual learning goals.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence, and communication.
• Adapt learning resources and classroom activities to meet individual needs.
• Support pupils with their emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree, or be in their final year of university, in any subject, or relevant experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable but not essential.
• A patient, understanding, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence and achieve success.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to gain valuable experience supporting children with a variety of Special Educational Needs.
• Support from experienced teachers and SEND professionals.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils every day.
• The possibility of securing a permanent position for the right candidate.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is previous experience working in a school setting.

Sprint Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Sprint Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.