SEN Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3 Essential) – Secondary SEN School – Birmingham

📍 Birmingham
💰 £92.63 - £100 PAYE daily dependent on experience
🕒 Full Time | Term Time Only (32.5 hours)
🚀 Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3) to work within a specialist secondary school setting, supporting pupils with Autism and EHCPs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and wants to make a real impact in a structured and supportive environment.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, helping students to access learning, develop independence and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism and complex needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assist with the delivery of lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Implement EHCP targets and personalised learning strategies
• Support behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider school teams

Essential Requirements

✅ NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (ESSENTIAL)
✅ Experience supporting pupils with Autism and EHCPs
✅ Experience working within a secondary school or SEN setting
✅ Strong behaviour management and communication skills
✅ A patient, resilient and flexible approach

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be passionate about supporting students with additional needs
• Be proactive, reliable and able to use their own initiative
• Be an excellent team player
• Have high expectations for student progress and behaviour
• Bring a positive, “can do” attitude to the role
• Be committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What’s on Offer

✨ Competitive salary with SEN allowance
✨ Supportive and welcoming school environment
✨ Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
✨ Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives
✨ Long-term, stable role with immediate start

Safeguarding

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and be able to speak fluent English.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistant ready for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for an immediate start.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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