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SEN Teaching Assistant - Speech and Language
Job Posted: 18 hours ago
Salary: £ 98 - 120 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – September Start
Location: B11, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Smile Education are currently recruiting for a Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in B11, Birmingham, starting in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is committed to helping children with additional needs achieve their full potential.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide targeted support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them to access learning and develop their confidence, communication and independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate in lessons.
Helping children develop their communication, social and emotional skills.
Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development targets.
Encouraging positive behaviour and independence.
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.SALT / Speech and Language Experience – AdvantageousA background in Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) would be highly advantageous for this position. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have experience as a:
Speech and Language Therapist
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Communication Support Worker
SEN Teaching Assistant supporting SLCN
Teaching Assistant who has worked closely with SALT professionalsExperience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs, including communication programmes, language development and vocabulary work, would be particularly beneficial.
About YouThe successful SEN Teaching Assistant will:
Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or SEN setting.
Be passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
Be patient, caring and nurturing.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be confident providing 1:1 and small-group support.
Be reliable, adaptable and proactive.
Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
Have a genuine commitment to helping every child succeed.Relevant transferable experience will also be considered.
Why Smile Education? At Smile Education, we work with a wide range of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping education professionals find rewarding roles that match their experience and career goals.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position from September 2026 and become part of a supportive school community where your work can make a real difference. If you are a SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or have a SALT/communication-focused background, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a member of the Smile Education team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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