Teaching Assistant - Primary SEND

Teaching Assistant – Primary SEND – Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary special school in Birmingham. This role is perfect for a Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a real difference for pupils with special educational needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the school. You will work closely with teachers, specialist staff, and other Teaching Assistants to deliver high-quality support that helps children achieve both academically and personally. This is an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives on building strong relationships and creating a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Working as a Teaching Assistant to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting teachers with planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Helping to promote confidence and independence in all aspects of learning
• Collaborating with the class teacher and other Teaching Assistants to ensure consistency of support
• Contributing to the wider school community as a valued Teaching Assistant

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a SEND or primary setting
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach when working with pupils with SEND
• A genuine passion for supporting children as a Teaching Assistant

If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you.

The Education Network Offer:

The Education Network offers additional training and development for candidates and personalised career support from the team.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

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 short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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