Teaching Assistant

First For Education; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate £90-£105

Weekly PAYE payments

Long-term opportunities

CPD & professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Refer-a-friend £150

Job summary

First For Education is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in a South Birmingham specialist setting.

Role involves 1:1 and small-group support, personal care and mobility assistance, and close collaboration with teachers and therapists. Enhanced DBS and QTS or equivalent are required before placement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of sensory-based learning and alternative communication methods.
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with PMLD and complex needs in a specialist setting.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and daily routines as required.
• Provide 1:1 or small-group support under teacher supervision.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff to tailor learning.

Skills

SEND/PMLD experience

Sensory-based learning

1:1 & small-group support

Personal care & mobility

Patient & empathetic

Team collaboration

Education

QTS or equivalent

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - PMLD & Complex Needs | South Birmingham

£90-£105 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Pay rates are dependent on experience, qualifications and suitability for the role, and may vary accordingly.

Not every achievement can be measured on paper. Sometimes a smile, a movement or a moment of connection means everything.

First For Education is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) within a specialist educational setting in South Birmingham.

This rewarding opportunity involves supporting pupils with complex physical disabilities, sensory impairments, communication challenges and additional care needs.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, PMLD or complex needs.
• Understanding of sensory-based learning and alternative communication methods.
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility needs where required.
• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work closely with teachers, therapists and other support professionals.

What First For Education offers:

• Competitive daily rates of £90-£105.
• Weekly PAYE payments.
• Long-term opportunities within specialist education.
• Access to CPD and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme.

You don't need to change the whole world to make a difference. Sometimes making one pupil's world a little better is enough.

If you're passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and celebrating every achievement, we'd love to hear from you.

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