SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Northfield, Birmingham, supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a range of complex SEND needs. You will provide classroom and individual support to help learners access education and develop communication and social skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND and a Level 2/3 TA qualification or equivalent, and be comfortable with 1:1 and small-group support, including personal care where required.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Have a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Be patient, caring and confident supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and individual support.
• Assist pupils to access learning and develop communication, independence and social skills.
• Support with personal care where required and manage 1:1 or small-group activities.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small group support

Personal care

Education

TA level 2/3 qualification

Job description

Location: Northfield, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Aspire People are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist school in Northfield, Birmingham, supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a range of complex SEND needs.

The successful candidates will provide classroom and individual support, helping pupils access learning and develop their communication, independence and social skills. The role may involve supporting pupils with Autism, PMLD, severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and complex needs.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Be patient, caring and confident supporting pupils with complex needs
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Be comfortable providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Be willing to support with personal care where required
• Have a relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to work within a specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks