SEND Teaching Assistant

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Support from SEN professionals

PAYE or Umbrella payment options

Meaningful impact on students' lives

Job summary

Smart Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a Handsworth position. You will support learning, use visual communication strategies, and tailor activities to pupil needs, working with teachers and the SEN team to promote communication, independence and positive behaviour.

The role involves 1:1 and small group interventions, with a focus on Autism and communication support; a DBS update service is preferred or willingness to obtain one. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months.
• Relevant qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils as an SEN Teaching Assistant in the classroom and during interventions.
• Deliver targeted support for pupils with Autism and communication needs.
• Encourage independence and help develop communication skills.
• Assist in managing behaviour using positive strategies. Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN specialists.

Skills

SEN TA experience

Autism support

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and ready to make a real difference every day? Join a dedicated SEN school in Handsworth as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in helping pupils with Autism, sensory processing needs, and communication difficulties reach their full potential. If you are patient, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to a nurturing environment, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

What's in it for you?

• Long-term contract within a well-resourced SEN school
• Excellent support from experienced SEN professionals
• Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment options
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning through structured routines, use visual communication strategies, and help deliver engaging classroom activities tailored to each pupil's needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team, encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour while delivering both 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils as an SEN Teaching Assistant in the classroom and during interventions
• Deliver targeted support for pupils with Autism and communication needs
• Encourage independence and help develop communication skills
• Assist in managing behaviour using positive strategiesWork collaboratively with teachers and SEN specialists

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6 months' experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months
• Relevant qualification is desirable

Location and Package

• Location: Handsworth
• Salary: £95.00 - £109.25 per day
• Contract role starting 01/09/2026

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for those seeking a supportive specialist school environment where every day brings new rewards and learning. If you want to make a difference and help pupils achieve their best, this is your chance to join a dedicated team working towards positive change.