SEND Teaching Assistant

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties in Key Stage 3 at a Birmingham campus. You will provide 1-2-1 and whole-class support, helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.

Working closely with the class teacher and SEN staff, you will implement tailored strategies to promote learning, social development and emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs, particularly Autism and MLD.
• Patient, empathetic, proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to support both academic and social development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 support for pupils with Autism and MLD.
• Support teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 classes.
• Assist with planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Work with teachers and SEN staff to implement support strategies.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

Skills

1-2-1 support

Classroom support

SEND experience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Key Stage 3 - Birmingham

This welcoming special school in Birmingham is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and support children with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role involves providing both 1-2-1 and whole class support for pupils in Key Stage 3, helping them to access learning and reach their potential.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and engaged in the classroom. Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will implement tailored strategies to promote learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing 1-2-1 support for pupils with Autism and MLD.
• Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 classes.
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to implement support strategies.
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs, particularly Autism and MLD.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to support both academic and social development.
• A genuine passion for working with young people with SEND.

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information or ask about our referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.