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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Posted: 16-01-2026
  • Category: SEN
  • Location: Birmingham
  • Type: Full-time / Contract
  • Salary: £85 - £110 per day
SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time (1-1 support) (Autism specialist)
Location: B31
Pay: £85.00 - £110.00 Per day
Contract – Full time opportunity Monday– Friday until end of academic year.
 
Are you a professional SEN Teaching assistant looking for a new role or next step in your career? A brilliant opportunity has arisen to support SEN students with Autism in vibrant, playful primary school in B31.
 
The Role
 
  • Guide and provide support for the children during lesson time with the class teacher.
  • Motivate and encourage learners – Exciting learning styles and techniques.
  • Encourage independence within the classroom.
  • Support learning in line with EHCP plans and student progress plans
  • Work in line with the amazing safeguarding team (SENCO, DSL and class teacher)
  • Prioritise student wellbeing and safety – Following lesson plans and adaptability.
 
About the school
 
  • Outstanding Ofsted rated school in B31
  • Amazing support staff with a proactive leadership team
  • Additional facilities and resources for learners
  • Great transport links (Train and Bus)
  • Enthusiastic students who thrive off effort and commitment
 
Requirements
 
  • Experience working with Autism (minimum 3 months)
  • Level 3 TA qualification or relevant teaching experience
  • Professional and caring nature, create a safe and exciting environment
  • Committed to full time – Being reliable (these children are counting on you!)
  • Must hold a relevant qualification or extensive experience of working within a similar role.
  • Able to provide a minimum of 2 references cover the past two years. Atleast one reference should comment on your interaction with children.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS or willing to apply for a new one through Smile Education.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s education within a supportive primary school setting.

Apply now to be considered for this rewarding full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role in B31.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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