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About The Role
A SEND Teaching Assistant position is available within a welcoming special school in Birmingham, supporting Key Stage 3 pupils with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The full-time role, paying £100-£110 per day, involves delivering both one-to-one and group assistance to help students access the curriculum and achieve their potential. Working alongside the class teacher, you will implement individualized strategies that foster academic progress, social skills, and emotional resilience. Your duties will include adapting learning materials, encouraging positive communication, and maintaining a safe, nurturing atmosphere. This school values staff who are patient, proactive, and genuinely committed to inclusive education. Prior experience with SEND pupils is essential for this position, as is a collaborative approach to supporting each child’s unique journey.
SEND Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 3 – Birmingham
This welcoming special school in Birmingham is looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and support children with Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role involves providing both 1-2-1 and whole class support for pupils in Key Stage 3, helping them to access learning and reach their potential.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and engaged in the classroom. Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will implement tailored strategies to promote learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing.
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Responsibilities Include
- Providing 1-2-1 support for pupils with Autism and MLD.
- Supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 classes.
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging lessons.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
- Working alongside teachers and SEN staff to implement support strategies.
- Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience supporting children with special educational needs, particularly Autism and MLD.
- A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to support both academic and social development.
- A genuine passion for working with young people with SEND.
If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information or ask about our referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer
Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and has an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalized career support from the team.
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- The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
- Highly supportive, committed and hardworking Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
- An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high volume of applications, we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
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