SEND Teaching Assistant

First For Education; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Refer-a-friend bonus

Specialist SEND training

Consultant support

Long-term placement

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a patient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist SEND school in Halesowen. This is a full-time, long-term placement with a minimum six months duration, offering a daily rate of £95-£110, dependent on experience.

You will help pupils access learning and build independence through 1:1 and small-group support. Employment includes weekly PAYE, dedicated consultant support, and access to specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Confidence supporting pupils with autism and communication difficulties.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils' communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Use consistent routines and positive approaches to behaviour.
• Help pupils develop social skills, independence and everyday life skills.
• Share observations with the teaching team to support individual progress.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Halesowen. Birmingham

Pay: £95-£110 per day, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, long-term - minimum six months

First For Education is seeking a patient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist SEND school in Halesowen.

This full-time role offers a minimum six-month placement, helping you build meaningful relationships with pupils and become a consistent part of their school day.

You will support children and young people with autism, complex communication needs and additional learning difficulties, helping them access learning, develop confidence and build independence.

SEND Teaching Assistant benefits:

• Competitive daily rate (£95-£110 per day, dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability with a minimum six-month placement
• Access to specialist SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme, subject to terms and conditions

SEND Teaching Assistant requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Confidence supporting pupils with autism and communication difficulties
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Availability for a full-time placement lasting at least six months

As a successful SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver accessible learning activities
• Support pupils' communication, engagement and emotional regulation
• Use consistent routines and positive approaches to behaviour
• Help pupils develop social skills, independence and everyday life skills
• Share observations with the teaching team to support individual progress

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent