SEND Teaching Assistant
ED-TA-B3_1776250168
Posted: 15/04/2026
- £425 - £500 per week
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Temporary
Are you ready to make a real difference every single day?
Step into a role where your energy, creativity, and compassion can shape the future.
As a Teaching Assistant, you won't just support lessons-you'll spark curiosity, build confidence, and become a guiding force in a child's journey.
Every classroom is full of potential-and you'll be at the heart of it. Whether you're helping a student grasp a tricky concept, encouraging a shy voice to be heard, or celebrating those "lightbulb" moments, your impact will be immediate and lasting.
Based near Birmingham City Centre, we are on the hunt for an experienced and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs within their education and daily lives. You must be comfortable supporting children who have the following needs:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Global Delay
- Down's syndrome
Benefits of the role:
- A supportive and friendly school environment that you can thrive in
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful impact every single day
- Competitive pay - £425- £500 per week!
- Access to your own personal dedicated consultant
What you will be doing:
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups to help them engage and succeed
- Using creative, hands-on approaches to keep learning accessible and fun
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and navigate the school day with confidence
- Building strong, trusting relationships that make pupils feel safe and understood
- Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to deliver consistent, high-quality support
- Sensory work supporting with dis-regulations and de-escalation.
What We're Looking For:
- Hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or the equivalent
- Energetic, resilient, and ready to think on your feet
- Patient and understanding, even when things get challenging
- A natural encourager who celebrates every small win
- Experience working with children in a similar setting
- Experience working with special needs children
- Based locally to Birmingham City Centre
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
If you feel confident that you meet the following requirements and have the right skill set for this role based near Birmingham City Centre, please apply today!