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Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Resource Base (Mainstream Primary)

Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting for Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work within SEND Resource Bases (HUBs) attached to mainstream primary schools across Birmingham and surrounding areas

Location: Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Position: Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Type of Work: Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs within a Resource Base in a mainstream primary school
Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP or Sept
Contract Type: Long-term, Short-term, and Daily Supply
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable

About the Role:

These roles involve working closely with small groups of pupils who have complex and diverse needs including Autism, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and SEMH. Youll be part of a structured, supportive team helping children thrive in a tailored learning environment.

We have flexible opportunities available including long-term, short-term, and daily supply-ideal for experienced SEND support staff or those seeking to expand their experience in specialist provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils with EHCPs in a small-group setting within the Resource Base
Implement structured learning activities and assist with access to the curriculum
Use SEND-specific strategies and tools (e.g. visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, sensory interventions)
Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour
Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience supporting pupils with Autism, speech and language needs, or SEMH
Familiarity with specialist teaching strategies and behaviour support tools
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Teamwork and excellent communication skills
A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3) is desirable
Requirements to Work with Prospero Teaching:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold a valid, enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one)
Provide two child-related professional references covering the last two years
To Apply:
If you would like to learn more or discuss the role further, please contact the Birmingham office on (phone number removed).
To be considered, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
All staff working with children are expected to share responsibility for safeguarding and promoting their welfare