SEND Teaching Assistant
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | B29 4AJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
Summary
SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £90–£120 per day
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Day-to-day and Long-term Opportunities
Immediate opportunities available – applications are being welcomed now.
Are you an experienced
SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
Do you have experience supporting children with
severe learning difficulties and
speech, communication and language needs?
Are you available to start
immediately and ready to make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs?
TeacherActive is urgently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support a specialist day school in
Selly Oak, Birmingham. We are looking for reliable, committed and compassionate individuals who can join the school as soon as possible.
The Opportunity
The school supports pupils aged
4–11 with special educational needs and/or disabilities arising from cognition and learning difficulties.
It provides a specialist, nurturing environment where pupils receive individualised support to help them overcome barriers to learning and develop their confidence, communication and independence.
Due to an
immediate need for additional support, the school is looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for both
day-to-day and long-term opportunities.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide effective 1:1 and classroom support. You will play a key role in helping pupils access their learning, develop their communication and social skills, and become more independent.
If you are available immediately, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
Supporting children with severe learning difficulties
Helping pupils access the curriculum and engage in classroom activities
Supporting speech, communication and language development
Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interaction
Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Working closely with teachers and other support staff
Supporting pupils with their individual learning and development goals
Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
The Successful Candidate
We are looking for SEND Teaching Assistants who have:
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties
Experience supporting speech, communication and language needs
Confidence working with primary-aged pupils
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A patient, calm and resilient approach
The ability to adapt to different pupils' individual needs
A genuine passion for helping children develop and succeed
Availability to start immediately
Why Work with TeacherActive?
When you register with TeacherActive, you can expect:
Market-leading rates of pay
A dedicated team of consultants available
24/7
A straightforward and supportive onboarding process
Access to
CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
The
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
PAYE payment, ensuring the correct tax and National Insurance deductions
Access to further day-to-day, long-term, contract and permanent opportunities
Apply Now – Immediate Opportunities Available
If you are an experienced
SEND Teaching Assistant and are available to start immediately,
don't miss this opportunity.
We are actively recruiting for these positions and are looking to speak with suitable candidates
as soon as possible.
Click APPLY NOW to register your interest. A member of the TeacherActive team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals.
We work with schools across the UK to connect talented teachers and support staff with rewarding opportunities that match their experience, skills and career goals.
We pride ourselves on providing a personal, professional and supportive service to both candidates and schools.
Equal Opportunities
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job-seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, identity checks and the provision of suitable professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
We are passionate about finding the right people for the right education environments and supporting candidates throughout their journey with TeacherActive.
Contact us:
sasha.mccrory@teacheractive.com
01212003224
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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