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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Secondary SEN Support
  2. Birmingham
Date posted : 24/06/25
  1. Full Time
£90 - 100 per day

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location: NorthBirmingham 

Start Date: September 2025 

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs to do their best in a caring and supportive setting? Teaching Personnel are looking for a kind and committed Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded SEND school in the North Birmingham area.


 

Job Overview:

As an important member of the classroom team, you’ll work alongside teachers and therapists to support students with their learning, emotions and social skills. You’ll offer one-to-one and group support, help children become more independent and play a part in creating a calm and welcoming classroom where every child feels valued.

 

Role Responsibilites: 

  • A kind, patient and enthusiastic attitude

  • A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs

  • Experience working with young people (in school or care settings) is helpful but not essential

  • Good communication skills and a team-focused approach

Why Join Us?

  • A supportive school environment with friendly staff

  • Opportunities to gain experience and develop your career in education

  • On-going training and guidance from our experienced team


 

If you’re ready to make a real impact and support children to achieve their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply now by attaching your most up-to-date CV

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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