SEND Specialist (Autism Lead)

Education Experts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts seeks a motivated SEND specialist Learning Support Assistant to start in November 2026 or January 2027 at a Birmingham-based college in the West Midlands (B12). The role involves one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Autism in an outstanding learning environment with modern facilities.

Candidates should hold a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and have substantial SEND experience, including safeguarding checks and DBS.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, especially Autism.
• Proven ability to work one-to-one and in small groups with secondary or FE students.
• Commitment to safeguarding, DBS clearance and safer recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND, focusing on Autism.
• Support the SENCO and teaching staff to implement inclusive teaching strategies.

Skills

SEND experience

One-to-one support

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (NCFE / CACHE)

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent a motivated SEND specialist LSA for a long term, temporary to permanent job to start in either November 2026 or January 2027. We are working in partnership with an outstanding, Birmingham based, West Midlands setting (B12) to assist with their recruitment process for this exciting opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced SEND professional to work with pupils on a one to one and small group basis. SEND needs at the college vary, however we are focussing this role on the support of pupils with Autism. This Ofsted outstanding setting is well established with state-of-the-art facilities available to their staff and students. They have an impressive Library, filled with subject-specific books, a bustling social area for refreshments and a state-of-the-art Sports Hall. Both staff and students thrive in the environment and are led by a long-standing leadership team. The setting offers a wide rangeA-Level and BTEC coursesand a variety ofAdult Learningand Higher Education programmes. They excel at providing a fully inclusive curriculum and you will have the opportunity to work alongside their newly appointed SENCO to assist pupils across the college.

Requirements

• Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (NCFE / CACHE) (or equivalent)
• Substantial experience working within pupils with Autism, ideally at Further Education or Secondary age level.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.
• All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: November 2026 or January 2027

Daily rate: Up to £174 per day

Date posted: 06.11.26

Application closing date: 04.12.26