Teaching Assistant - Primary SEND


Company:	The Education Network
Salary:	£100 to £110 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B16 8LB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistant – Primary SEND – Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary special school in Birmingham. This role is perfect for a Teaching Assistant who is committed to making a real difference for pupils with special educational needs, including Autism, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils across the school. You will work closely with teachers, specialist staff, and other Teaching Assistants to deliver high-quality support that helps children achieve both academically and personally. This is an opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who thrives on building strong relationships and creating a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Working as a Teaching Assistant to support pupils 1:1 and in small groups

- Assisting teachers with planning and delivering creative, differentiated lessons

- Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development

- Helping to promote confidence and independence in all aspects of learning

- Collaborating with the class teacher and other Teaching Assistants to ensure consistency of support

- Contributing to the wider school community as a valued Teaching Assistant

The ideal candidate will have:

- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally in a SEND or primary setting

- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team of Teaching Assistants

- A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach when working with pupils with SEND

- A genuine passion for supporting children as a Teaching Assistant

If you are a dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive school, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

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.

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