SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge?
***SEN Teaching Assistant
***Long-term contract, September – July 2026
***£90 - £120 per day (dependant on experience)
***’Good’ Primary School in South Birmingham
***One-to-One SEN Teaching assistant within Resource Base
 
The Role
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs both in mainstream classes and within the school’s dedicated resource base. You will work one-to-one and provide small group support for pupils with autism, and cognition and learning needs. You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to deliver tailored learning strategies and adapt activities to meet individual needs. You will use outdoor and sensory spaces, such as forest areas and sensory gardens to support children’s physical and emotional development.

The Candidate
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs, you will demonstrate strong behaviour management, clear communication and a calm, patient approach. You will be confident working one-to-one and in small groups, able to adapt learning activities and committed to inclusive education. You will have a team-focused attitude, and a genuine interest in supporting children to thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

The School
This is a vibrant, inclusive two-form entry school with a Resource base attached. The school offers high-quality teaching and enriching experiences from Reception to Year 6, there is a strong focus on creative arts, pastoral care and personal development. The school offers a ambitious and inclusive curriculum, with tailored support for pupils with Autism and cognition and learning needs. The school values strong partnerships with families and aims to prepare children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
 
If you’re passionate about making a difference and helping pupils thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.