Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Birmingham. The position is term time only and paid DOE, with a focus on supporting students with SEN in a dedicated school setting.

The role involves one-to-one and small group support, collaboration with teachers, and promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, be patient and adaptable, and possess strong communication skills to build relationships with students,

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Is patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can confidently support students with varying needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored learning and intervention programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Adaptable

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications (desirable)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Birmingham Salary: DOE Full-Time Term Time Only

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Do you have experience working with children and want to make a real difference in their educational journey?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and welcoming SEN school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Support students with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals to deliver tailored learning and intervention programmes.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Is patient, resilient, and adaptable.
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can confidently support students with varying needs and abilities.
• Is passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives.
• Holds relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential).

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.