Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

The Education Network Birmingham
Birmingham
Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs School
Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with complex learning needs? Do you want to work in a specialist setting where every day you can make a real difference? This excellent special school is looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 students with a range of complex needs in a supportive and nurturing environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to support pupils with a variety of needs, which may include Autism, severe learning difficulties, physical disabilities and communication impairments. You will provide both 1-2-1 and small group support, helping students engage with learning, develop independence and build confidence. This is a hands-on role that requires patience, empathy and a proactive approach. This role requires a Teaching Assistant who has previous experience supporting in a complex needs environment.

Job Role:
  • Providing 1-2-1 and small group support for pupils with complex learning needs
  • Supporting students with Autism, severe learning difficulties and physical disabilities
  • Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning activities
  • Supporting pupils with communication, social and independence skills
  • Helping to manage behaviour and promote positive engagement
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists and support staff
  • Assisting with personal care where required
  • Contributing to a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
In Return You Will:
  • Work in a well-resourced and supportive special school
  • Be part of a dedicated and experienced staff team
  • Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with complex needs
  • Receive ongoing training and professional development
  • Work in a rewarding role where you can make a real difference
  • Be paid a competitive daily rate based on experience
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 or 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.
Posted 2026-04-10

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