SEND Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil on a 1:1 basis at a welcoming primary school in Birmingham. This role starts ASAP and runs on a temporary, ongoing basis with full-time hours from 8:30am to 3:45pm, Monday to Friday.

You will provide tailored support, collaborate with the class teacher and SENCo to implement EHCP targets, adapt activities, and help the child access learning while building confidence and social participation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school or care setting.
• Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above).
• Level 1 Safeguarding training.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 tailored support to a Year 2 pupil with SEND, supporting learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual support strategies and EHCP targets.
• Adapt lesson materials and activities to meet the pupil's needs and learning style.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship and act as a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day.
• Support engagement, independence, and participation in classroom and wider school activities.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Enthusiasm

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Behaviour support

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2+)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Year 2 - 1:1 Support)

• Location: Weoley Castle, Birmingham

• Start Date: ASAP

• Salary: per day (dependent on experience)

• Contract: Temporary, ongoing

• Hours: Full Time - 8:30am to 3:45pm (Monday to Friday)

Are you a patient, caring, and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a child's early education? Empowering Learning is currently seeking a dedicated SEND TA to work on a 1:1 basis with a young boy in Year 2 at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Weoley Castle, Birmingham.

This role offers the opportunity to support a child with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence, and thrive both academically and socially. You will be a key part of a supportive school team that values inclusion, consistency, and child-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 tailored support to a Year 2 pupil with SEND, supporting learning, emotional regulation, and behaviour

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to implement individual support strategies and EHCP targets

• Adapt lesson materials and activities to meet the pupil's needs and learning style

• Build a positive, trusting relationship and act as a calm, consistent presence throughout the school day

• Support engagement, independence, and participation in classroom and wider school activities

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school or care setting

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above)

• Level 1 Safeguarding training

• A nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

This is a rewarding opportunity for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity within a positive primary school environment.