Are You an Experienced Support Worker Ready for a New Challenge in Education?
Utilise Your Care and SEN Training to Make a Lasting Impact in Birmingham and Solihull Primary Schools
Are you an experienced Support Worker with a background in supporting individuals with additional and complex needs? Have you completed specialist training that equips you to assist people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, or behavioural challenges? Are you now looking to transfer your invaluable experience into a rewarding role within the education sector?
Primary schools across Birmingham and Solihull are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join their teams as SEN Teaching Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and empathy into the classroom and positively impact the lives of young children who require additional support.
About the Role
This role involves working in mainstream primary school settings that provide tailored support for pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs, particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social communication difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
You will work alongside teachers and SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) to:
- Deliver targeted 1:1 or small group support to pupils with additional needs
- Support classroom engagement and facilitate inclusive learning experiences
- Implement behaviour management strategies, including the de-escalation of challenging situations
- Foster emotional regulation and independence in pupils through consistent support
- Communicate with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent care and development
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- Proven experience supporting individuals with special educational needs (in either adult or child settings)
- A background in the Care, Residential, or Social Work sectors
- Training or experience in positive behaviour support, non-verbal communication, or managing challenging behaviour
- Experience with children or adults with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, or learning disabilities
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and resourceful in high-pressure or emotionally demanding situations
- A nurturing, professional attitude with a strong desire to support the holistic development of children
Why Consider a Role in Education?
Transitioning into an SEN Teaching Assistant position allows you to:
- Apply your care-sector experience in a structured, team-oriented school environment
- Work school hours with weekends and holidays off
- Build a career path in education with opportunities for further training and career progression
- Make a long-term, meaningful difference in a child’s educational journey
What We Offer:
- A variety of full-time and part-time positions across Birmingham and Solihull
- Access to ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
- Support from dedicated consultants with experience in education recruitment
- Opportunities for long-term placements and career development in schools with inclusive values
If you're ready for a new and fulfilling challenge and believe your background in support work can bring real value to the classroom, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Grace directly using the details provided, or submit your application online to take the next step in your career journey.
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.
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