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SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start
Location: Yardley, Birmingham
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive Daily Rate

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential?

Smile Education is currently working with a welcoming secondary school in Yardley who are looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant from September. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for the right candidate, offering the chance to become a valued member of the school's support team.
The school would ideally like to hear from candidates with experience or knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy (SALT), although this is desirable rather than essential.

The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the school's wider support team to provide tailored support to students with additional needs.
You may be supporting students with communication and speech and language needs, helping them to access the curriculum, develop their confidence and engage positively with school life.
We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting students with speech, language and communication needs is desirable
• SALT experience or relevant knowledge would be an advantage, but is not essential
• A patient, caring and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning and wellbeing
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term position from September 2026
• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school
• Competitive daily rate
• Dedicated consultant support from Smile Education
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate
• Opportunity to develop your SEN experience within a secondary setting

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or someone with a background in SALT, speech and language, SEND or youth support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV. The school is initially reviewing CVs, so early applications are strongly encouraged, alternatively send your CV to stella@smile-education.co.uk for more information.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.
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