SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Birmingham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Birmingham seeks a compassionate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated support to a child with special educational needs. The role involves collaborating with teachers and external professionals to ensure effective learning and development in a nurturing environment. An ideal candidate is experienced in SEN, patient, and holds a Level 3 qualification, passionate about positively impacting children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN including Autism, ADHD, PDA and Dyslexia.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one).
• Calm, patient, and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a child with SEN.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement strategies.
• Adopt learning materials to suit the pupil's individual needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Equivalent

Level 1 Safeguarding qualification

Job description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

• SEN Teaching Assistant role in: North Birmingham
• Start Date: September 2025
• Salary: 90- 105 per day (depending on experience)
• Temporary Contract, ongoing position
• Part Time Vacancy (8:30- 12:30pm, Monday to Thursday)

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to make a real difference in a child's life? Here at Empowering Learning, we are seeking an enthusiastic 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant with experience in working with Special Educational Needs (SEN) including Autism, ADHD, PDA and Dyslexia.

Our client is based in the North of Birmingham and provide a welcoming and nurturing environment, with a supportive team who provide a quality education to young children. As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you are a crucial part in helping young children thrive in their educational journey. The child you will be supporting will be in school for mornings only but this could potentially turn into full days further down the academic year.

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in our client's school you will:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support to a child with SEN, ensuring their learning, emotional, and social development needs are met
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals to implement EHCP strategies and objectives
• Adapt learning materials to suit the pupil's individual needs
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Offer a nurturing, consistent presence in the classroom

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEN (e.g, Autism, ADHD, PDA and Dyslexia)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Equivalent
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)
• A genuine passion for working with young children
• A nurturing, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning and development
• Hold a Level 1 Safeguarding qualification

If you're a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant who feels this opportunity is the right fit - or if you know someone who would thrive in this environment - please apply today. For more information, visit Empowering Learning to learn more about who we are and what we do, or get in touch with Courtney Walker.