SEN Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Birmingham

First For Education is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Birmingham, supporting children and young people who benefit from a more individualised and nurturing approach to learning.
This is a full-time, long-term position, ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and understands the importance of building strong, trusting relationships.

The setting offers a supportive and positive environment, with a strong focus on individualised learning, emotional wellbeing and helping every pupil develop confidence and independence.

SEND Teaching Assistant benefits:
• Competitive daily rate £90–£110 per day, dependent on experience
• PAYE paid weekly
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Access to SEND training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme

The ideal SEND Teaching Assistant will:
• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Be able to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and emotional development
• Be confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation where required
• Be proactive, reliable and comfortable working as part of a close-knit team

Previous experience within a specialist SEND provision, alternative provision or similar education setting would be beneficial, although applicants with strong transferable experience will also be considered.
If you’re a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to a young person’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to speak with First For Education about the role and find out more.
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Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
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.