SEN Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3 Essential) – Secondary SEN School

Supply Heroes; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,974 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Supportive and welcoming school environment

Job summary

Supply Heroes is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Birmingham to support pupils with Autism in a specialist secondary school environment. This full-time role requires an NVQ Level 3 qualification and experience in supporting students with special educational needs.

Key responsibilities include assisting with lesson delivery and behaviour management, while offering a nurturing environment for students to thrive. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and EHCPs.
• Experience working in secondary school or SEN settings.
• Ability to manage behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and complex needs individually.
• Assist with lesson delivery across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Implement EHCP targets and personalized learning.

Skills

Supporting pupils with Autism

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3 Essential) – Secondary SEN School

Birmingham

£92.63 - £100 PAYE daily dependent on experience

Full Time | Term Time Only (32.5 hours)

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to support pupils with Autism and EHCPs in a specialist secondary school setting. The role focuses on providing tailored support to help students access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and complex needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
• Support behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider school teams

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and EHCPs
• Experience working within a secondary school or SEN setting
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Patient, resilient and flexible approach

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about supporting students with additional needs
• Proactive, reliable and able to use own initiative
• Excellent team player
• High expectations for student progress and behaviour
• Positive, can do attitude
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with SEN allowance
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives
• Long-term, stable role with immediate start

Safeguarding

This role requires an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, the right to work in the UK and fluent English.

Equal Opportunities

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.