Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Metchley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD certificates

My-Progression channel

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting an SEND Teaching Assistant for a special day school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. You will support pupils aged 4-11 with severe learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs, delivering both individual and classroom assistance with teaching staff.

This temporary full-time role offers day rates of £95–£115 and an immediate start, with ongoing day-to-day and long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties.
• Experience supporting speech, communication and language needs.
• Confidence working with primary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the primary age range, providing individual and classroom support while working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and develop their communication, independence and social skills.

Skills

Experience working with children or

Experience supporting pupils with SLD

Experience supporting speech, language

Confidence with primary-aged pupils

Strong communication skills

Patient, resilient and adaptable

Job description

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with additional needs?

Do you have experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and speech, communication and language needs?

Are you patient, resilient and adaptable, with the ability to help pupils access learning and develop their confidence?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a special day school in Selly Oak supporting pupils aged 4-11 with special educational needs and/or disabilities arising from cognition and learning difficulties. The school provides specialist support for pupils with severe learning difficulties and speech, communication and language difficulties, creating a supportive environment where individual needs are understood and valued.

The school is looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for day-to-day and long-term opportunities, with an immediate start. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils across the primary age range, providing individual and classroom support while working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and develop their communication, independence and social skills.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties
• Experience supporting speech, communication and language needs
• Confidence working with primary-aged pupils
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

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Sen Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £115 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: B29

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 2 Oct 2026

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026