SEND Teaching Assistant — Nurture Autistic Learners

Keys; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing app discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for students with complex needs.

You will work under teachers, assist with learning activities, manage behavior in line with policy, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment. This role focuses on pupils with autism and related SEND, offering training and career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.
• Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed care

Behaviour support

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Keys Education in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning for students with complex needs.

You will work under teachers, assist with learning activities, manage behavior in line with policy, and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment. This role focuses on pupils with autism and related SEND, offering training and career development within a supportive team.