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SEN Teaching Assistant
- Posted: 31-03-2026
- Category: SEN
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £90 - £120 per day
Pay: £120–£160 per day (based on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday, until the end of the academic year
Smile Education is proud to be supporting a welcoming primary school and alternate provision setting seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with SEN pupils, supporting both academic progress and personal development in a safe, structured environment.
The Role
- Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism and other additional needs
- Assist in delivering personalized learning programs in line with EHCPs and IEPs
- Support the classroom teacher in creating a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
- Implement differentiated activities to meet individual learning needs
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff
- Support behavior management and promote a positive classroom culture
- Assist with assessment, tracking, and reporting of pupil progress
- Participate in meetings and contribute to multi-agency planning when required
- Alternate provision for learners thriving in smaller class settings
- Full support staff team including designated safeguarding officers and senior leaders
- Excellent facilities and equipment to support student wellbeing and engagement
- Convenient transport links (Train and Bus)
- Enthusiastic pupils who respond well to encouragement and consistency
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN (minimum 3 months)
- Experience working with Autism (desirable but advantageous)
- Professional, caring, and reliable
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply through Smile Education
- Commitment to full-time work for the remainder of the academic year
- Competitive daily pay based on experience
- Full-time, permanent hours in a supportive and rewarding environment
- Opportunity to develop skills working in SEN and alternate provision settings
- Supportive staff team and access to training opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives every day
- Work in a school with excellent facilities and resources for wellbeing and learning
Apply now to be considered for this rewarding full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position in B14.
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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