SEN Teaching Assistant / Specialist Support Worker - Autism & Complex Needs

Birmingham Independent College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Fridays off and term-time working

Specialist training and professional开发

Job summary

Birmingham Independent College (BIC) seeks an experienced Specialist Support Assistant to join its SEND team. You will support students with additional needs in the 14-25 age range, delivering targeted interventions and promoting independence.

Four-day working week, 08:30-15:00, with Fridays off and term-time working. You will help implement EHCP targets, monitor progress, and contribute to an inclusive ethos with small groups and personalised support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK school/college experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions independently.
• Understanding of inclusive education and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and families.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Relevant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 2:1, 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND.
• Deliver structured intervention programmes (e.g., literacy, numeracy, social skills, emotional regulation).
• Support the implementation of individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Monitor, track and evaluate student progress.
• Contribute to the review of EHCP targets and support plans.
• Adapt classroom resources to meet individual needs.
• Support positive behaviour strategies and inclusion across the college.

Skills

2+ years UK school/college experience

Specialist support for complex needs

Independent intervention delivery

Inclusive education understanding

Strong communication and records

Relationship building with students &\

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C+)

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

N/A

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Specialist Support Assistant to join our SEND team. This role is ideal for someone who has a minimum of 2 years UK school/college experience supporting students with additional needs and is confident delivering targeted interventions with increasing independence. You will play a key role in supporting students with complex needs ensuring they can access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 2:1, 1:1 and small group support for students with SEND.
• Deliver structured intervention programmes (e.g., literacy, numeracy, social skills, emotional regulation).
• Support the implementation of individual support plans and EHCP targets.
• Monitor, track and evaluate student progress.
• Contribute to the review of EHCP targets and support plans.
• Adapt classroom resources to meet individual needs.
• Support positive behaviour strategies and inclusion across the college.

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting complex needs students.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions independently.
• Understanding of inclusive education and adaptive teaching (differentiation) strategies.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students and families.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above).
• Relevant Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years UK school/college work experience.

Desirable

• Specialist training in areas such as ASC, SEMH, Speech & Language, or behaviour support.
• Experience supporting students with EHCPs.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.

BIC is an independent specialist college supporting young people aged 14-25 with autism who have multiple disabilities, including learners with complex needs, functional abilities, and high-performing students. Our ethos is clear: students are not defined by their disabilities, but supported to realise their potential. At BIC we offer a broad and inclusive curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of our learners: for those with more complex needs, we deliver an experiential, independence-focused curriculum that prioritises functionality, life skills, and meaningful engagement with the wider community. This pathway supports our learners in developing greater autonomy, confidence in everyday life and social integration.

• Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday
• 08:30-15:00 working hours
• Fridays off and term-time working
• Permanent employment with annualised pay
• Specialist training and professional development
• Small student groups and personalised support