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Job Title: Skilled SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Birmingham (B31)
Hours: Full-time, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: £90 – £105 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: 20th July 2025

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant for a long-term role in a supportive primary school setting in Birmingham (B31). This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional passionate about making a real difference to children’s lives.

About the Role:

Starting in September 2025, you will work closely with children who have a range of additional needs including autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour. You will provide targeted support and interventions, helping pupils to engage fully with their learning and reach their potential.

SEND Focus:

This role is key to supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the school. You will work closely with the SENDCo and teaching staff to implement personalised learning plans tailored to each child's unique needs. Your expertise will help children with diverse challenges, such as communication difficulties, sensory needs, and social or behavioural barriers, to access the curriculum and thrive within the school environment. Experience with intervention strategies, behaviour management, and alternative learning methods such as photo-based learning and phonics will be highly valuable in this role.

Key Skills & Experience:

Experience working with children with SEND, particularly autism and ADHD

Skilled in delivering targeted interventions and managing challenging behaviour

Knowledge of phonics teaching and photo-based learning approaches

Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies

What We Offer:

Salary between £90 and £105 per day, dependent on experience

A long-term role in a friendly, supportive primary school environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s education and well-being

If you are an experienced, compassionate, and skilled SEN TA looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or send your CV, please email:

Application Deadline: 20th July 2025

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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