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SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 109 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Handsworth

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and ready to make a real difference every day? Join a dedicated SEN school in Handsworth as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in helping pupils with Autism, sensory processing needs, and communication difficulties reach their full potential. If you are patient, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to a nurturing environment, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

What's in it for you?

Long-term contract within a well-resourced SEN school
Excellent support from experienced SEN professionals
Choice of PAYE or Umbrella payment options
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives 

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support learning through structured routines, use visual communication strategies, and help deliver engaging classroom activities tailored to each pupil’s needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team, encouraging communication, independence, and positive behaviour while delivering both 1:1 and small group interventions.

Responsibilities

Support pupils as an SEN Teaching Assistant in the classroom and during interventions
Deliver targeted support for pupils with Autism and communication needs
Encourage independence and help develop communication skills
Assist in managing behaviour using positive strategies
Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN specialists 

Skills and Experience

Minimum 6 months’ experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant
Experience supporting pupils with Autism and communication difficulties
Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Ability to provide references covering the previous 24 months
Relevant qualification is desirable 

Location and Package

Location: Handsworth
Salary: £95.00 - £109.25 per day
Contract role starting 01/09/2026 

This SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity is ideal for those seeking a supportive specialist school environment where every day brings new rewards and learning. If you want to make a difference and help pupils achieve their best, this is your chance to join a dedicated team working towards positive change.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and dedication to succeed in this role, you are encouraged to apply and take the next step in your rewarding career in SEN education

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