SEND Teaching Assistant – Classroom Support (Temp-to-Perm)

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Birmingham on a temp-to-perm basis.

The role focuses on classroom-based support for students with SEND, including SEMH and ADHD, with a pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.

Start ASAP; standard hours are Monday to Thursday and Friday; salary is a competitive daily rate and the team offers a collaborative, safeguarding-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEND across the classroom.
• Working alongside teachers to help students access learning.
• Providing encouragement and support to students who may experience barriers to learning.
• Supporting students with SEMH, ADHD and a range of other additional needs.
• Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive learning behaviours.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Working closely with the SEND team and teaching staff.
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Supporting students to remain engaged and focused during lessons.

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Birmingham on a temp-to-perm basis.

The role focuses on classroom-based support for students with SEND, including SEMH and ADHD, with a pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.

Start ASAP; standard hours are Monday to Thursday and Friday; salary is a competitive daily rate and the team offers a collaborative, safeguarding-focused environment.