SEN Teaching Assistant


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B36 0SZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers and achieve their very best?

Smith’s Wood Primary Academy is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our OFSTED-rated Outstanding school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with additional needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially and emotionally within our inclusive school community.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in SEND who enjoys working with a diverse range of pupils with different needs and abilities. The position is not a dedicated 1:1 role; instead, the successful candidate will work across the school, helping children to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to support a variety of pupils while gaining valuable experience of a wide range of SEND needs and support strategies, developing a broad and transferable skill set.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud of our warm, supportive ethos and are seeking someone who shares our belief that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. If you are committed to making a positive difference and want to be part of a friendly, hardworking team, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our unique school are warmly welcomed. Please contact office@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk to arrange a visit. Applications are to be sent electronically to s48recruitment@smithswoodpri.solihull.sch.uk using the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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