SEN Teaching Assistant & 1:1 Support — Inspire Learning

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Edgbaston (B16) to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support Assistants for September 2026. These schools are looking for dependable people who can offer consistent, individual support and help pupils enjoy positive experiences in the classroom.

Your new role may work closely with one pupil, support a small intervention group or help children access learning within the wider classroom.

Qualifications

• Have supported children or young people with additional needs in a school, care, nursery or community setting
• Bring patience, empathy and a calm approach to their work
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries
• Are comfortable following individual support plans and guidance from school staff
• Want to help every pupil feel included and able to succeed
• Hold a relevant qualification, although this is desirable rather than essential
• Additional experience with personal care, behaviour support, Makaton, PECS, Team Teach or similar approaches would be welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Building a trusting and consistent relationship with a pupil who has additional needs
• Adapting activities for children with Autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs or other learning needs
• Using agreed strategies to encourage engagement and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop independence, communication and confidence
• Sharing observations and progress with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Contributing to a calm, safe and inclusive classroom

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Behaviour support

Education

Relevant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Hays Education is partnering with welcoming primary schools across Edgbaston (B16) to recruit SEN Teaching Assistants and 1:1 Support Assistants for September 2026. These schools are looking for dependable people who can offer consistent, individual support and help pupils enjoy positive experiences in the classroom.

Your new role may work closely with one pupil, support a small intervention group or help children access learning within the wider classroom.