SEND Support Assistant

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities across MAT

Career development opportunities

CPD provision with national/in ternat

Supportive working environment

Friendly, enthusiastic children

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to join the team at Shireland Collegiate Academy. The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks, with a Band D SCP 9-17 salary of £27,255–£31,022 per annum pro rata.

You will work with individuals and small groups to promote inclusion and support teaching and personalised learning. Applicants should have experience supporting secondary students, understand learning processes, and be able to motivate and build strong

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting learners in a school context.
• Understanding of how the learning process motivates pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals and small groups to promote inclusion and support teaching and personalised learning.
• Support learning in a secondary school setting and assist with classroom activities.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivate students

Relationship building

Job description

37 Hours per week - term time + 3 weeks

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

POST: SEND Support Assistant

LOCATION: Shireland Collegiate Academy

SALARY: Band D SCP 9 - 17 £27,255 - £31,022 per annum pro rata (£25,997 - £31,022 actual salary)

HOURS: 37 Hours per week - term time + 3 weeks

REQUIRED FOR: September 2026

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

To work with individual and small groups of students to promote their inclusion and to provide support for teaching and personalised learning.

The post holder should have experience of working with secondary school age students to support their learning and be able to demonstrate their ability to motivate students. Have a secure understanding of the learning process and what motivates young people in their learning. Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• To be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 31st August 2026

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.