SEND Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and specialist training

Collaborative leadership team

Supportive and inclusive environment

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Specialist Support Assistant to join our SEND team. This role supports students with additional needs, delivering targeted interventions and helping them access learning with increasing independence.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years UK school/college experience, GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent), and strong communication/record-keeping skills. The post is permanent term-time with CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting complex needs students.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions independently.
• Understanding of inclusive education and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 2:1, 1:1 and small group support for SEND students.
• Deliver structured intervention programmes (literacy, numeracy, social skills, emotional regulation).
• Support EHCP targets and review progress.
• Monitor, track and evaluate student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCO and external professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Interventions delivery

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Permanent Term-Time Contract

Days: Monday to Thursday (4 days)

Hours: 08:30 to 15:00

Salary: £13,689.00 to £16,731.00 pa (dependent on experience)

About the Role

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.

Key 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.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.

About You

• 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.

What We Offer

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

Essential

• 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