SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Birmingham Pay: £85–£95 per day | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Are you looking for a new and rewarding opportunity where you can truly make a difference?

At Teaching Personnel, we are recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support inclusive and welcoming schools across Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive both academically and personally.

Whether you have previous experience in education, care, youth work, or simply a strong desire to support young people, this role offers a fulfilling and impactful career path.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with additional learning, communication, and emotional needs. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help create a structured, safe, and encouraging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing 1:1 and small group support

Supporting pupils with classroom activities and daily routines

Encouraging positive behaviour and social development

Assisting with lesson delivery and classroom organisation

Promoting an inclusive and nurturing learning environment

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided.

You will ideally be:

Patient, caring, and empathetic

Confident supporting children with additional needs

Reliable and committed

A strong team player

Able to build positive relationships with children and vulnerable young people

What We Offer

Weekly Pay: £85–£95 per day

Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Flexible Opportunities: Long-term and short-term roles available

Dedicated Consultant Support: Ongoing guidance throughout your placement

Valuable Career Experience: Ideal for those considering careers in education, psychology, social work, or care

Requirements

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Experience working with children is advantageous but not required

Apply Today

If you are looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference in a child’s educational journey, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today, and a Teaching Personnel consultant will be in touch to discuss available opportunities.

Every child deserves the right support. Be part of their journey — APPLY NOW and make a difference.

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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