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About The Role
This full-time Teaching Assistant role at a specialist SEND school in Birmingham offers £92 to £115 per day through The Education Network Birmingham. The successful candidate will support pupils with additional needs through classroom, small-group, and one-to-one assistance, helping them access learning while building confidence and independence. Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals, duties include adapting resources and promoting positive behaviour. Applicants should have experience supporting children with special educational needs, ideally within a special school or similar provision, though strong mainstream backgrounds are also considered. Patience, communication skills, and a commitment to inclusive education are essential for this rewarding position.
SEND Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEND School – Birmingham
The Education Network is looking for a committed and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to work closely with pupils with additional needs and play a genuine part in their learning, development, and day-to-day success.
You will provide a combination of classroom, small-group, and individual support, working alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals to help pupils access learning and develop their confidence and independence.
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- Provide targeted support to pupils with SEND across the school day
- Work 1-2-1 and with small groups where required
- Support pupils to access learning and classroom activities
- Help develop communication, confidence, and independence
- Support pupils with their individual learning and development targets
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teachers and specialist SEND staff
- Adapt your approach to meet individual needs
- Contribute to a safe, calm, and positive learning environment
In return, you will enjoy:
- A rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role within a specialist setting
- The opportunity to develop your specialist SEND experience
- Small-group and 1-2-1 support experience
- Support from experienced teachers and SEND professionals
- A school where your work can make a genuine difference
- Ongoing support from The Education Network
If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next SEND opportunity in Selly Oak, please Apply Now or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham.
Not the role for you? Ask about our other SEND Teaching Assistant opportunities across Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent 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 personalised 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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