SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism & Independence Support | North Birmingham
£90–£105 per day | Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay rates are dependent on experience, qualifications and suitability for the role, and may vary accordingly.

Helping a young person become more independent can be one of the most rewarding parts of working in education.
First For Education is recruiting a caring and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist school setting in North Birmingham.
You’ll be supporting pupils with autism, communication challenges and additional learning needs, helping them develop everyday skills, confidence and positive relationships.

Your role will include:

• Providing individual and small-group learning support.
• Encouraging independence and practical life skills.
• Supporting communication and social development.
• Helping pupils engage in structured learning activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive routines.
• Working closely with teachers and specialist support teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Understanding of autism and communication differences.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying abilities.
• A reliable, enthusiastic and team-focused approach.

What’s on offer?

• £90–£105 per day.
• Weekly PAYE payments.
• Long-term opportunities.
• Ongoing CPD and training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• £150 refer-a-friend bonus.

Sometimes the biggest achievement is helping someone do something independently for the very first time.
If that sounds like the kind of difference you’d like to make, apply today.
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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.