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SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Birmingham)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract Type: Full-time / Term-time only
Salary: £85–£100 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join our friendly and inclusive Birmingham primary schools.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCo to support pupils with a range of additional needs — including autism (ASC), speech and language difficulties, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND

Assisting with classroom management and differentiated learning

Supporting pupils to develop independence, confidence, and social skills

Liaising with teachers, parents, and external professionals to ensure each child thrives

Contributing to a nurturing, inclusive and positive learning environment

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, empathetic and enthusiastic about helping children succeed

Experienced in supporting children with SEN (school-based experience preferred)

Confident working as part of a team and using their initiative

Adaptable, reliable and proactive in supporting classroom learning

(Ideally) Level 2 or 3 qualified in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent

We Offer:

A supportive and welcoming school community

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives

Competitive pay and a rewarding, fulfilling role

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to:

Closing Date: october 24th
Interviews: Ongoing – early applications encouraged.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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