At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with complex ASD and assist in delivering personalised learning activities.
- Company: Aspire People is dedicated to recruiting compassionate educators for schools in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Full-time position within a nurturing Resource Base for children with complex needs.
- Other info: Candidates must undergo child-protection screening and background checks.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team focused on helping children achieve their academic and emotional goals.
- Qualifications: Experience with ASD and a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification are desirable.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Teaching Assistant - Resource Base (Complex ASD) – Druids Heath, Birmingham
Aspire People is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join the Resource Base of a welcoming primary school in Druids Heath. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex needs, primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within a specialist Resource Base provision. The Resource Base caters for up to 24 pupils and provides a structured, nurturing environment designed to help children achieve their individual academic, social and emotional goals.
The Role
- Full‑time Teaching Assistant position within the school's Resource Base
- Supporting pupils with complex ASD and additional learning needs
- Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning activities and interventions
- Supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation
- Promoting independence and positive engagement in learning
- Working collaboratively with the wider SEND team and class staff
- Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and less structured times throughout the school day
The Ideal Candidate
- Have experience supporting children with ASD and/or complex additional needs
- Be patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
- Have a good understanding of strategies that support children with communication and sensory needs
- Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential
- Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or have equivalent experience (desirable but not essential)
This position would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant or anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with complex additional needs.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate child‑protection screening, including checks with former employers and Disclosure and Barring Checks.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Druids Heath. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs employer: Aspire People Limited
Aspire People offers a rewarding role in a primary school in Druids Heath, Birmingham. The Resource Base supports up to 24 pupils with complex needs, fostering a safe and inclusive environment. Join a committed team that prioritises the welfare of every child.
