Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Special School – Birmingham
This excellent specialist school in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with special educational needs in a structured, nurturing and well-supported environment.
The successful Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers to provide high-quality classroom and individual support, helping pupils to access learning, develop independence and build confidence. A Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support qualification is essential for this role.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs within the classroom
• Providing 1-2-1 and small group support
• Assisting with the delivery of differentiated learning activities
• Supporting pupils’ communication, social and emotional development
• Helping to manage behaviour using consistent and positive strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider support staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working in a SEND or specialist setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Access to specialist resources and facilities
• Ongoing support and professional development
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Teaching Assistant and SEND support vacancies or refer a colleague and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

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.